La Plata, MD – A school crossing guard suffered a serious leg injury Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle near La Plata High School in Charles County, Maryland, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office.
According to authorities, the incident occurred at approximately 7:06 a.m. on December 2 as the crossing guard was directing traffic near the entrance to the high school. Investigators said the guard instructed a driver to make a left turn from the access road across the street to northbound Radio Station Road. While the driver was making the turn, the front right corner of the vehicle reportedly struck the guard in the leg, causing her to fall to the ground.
The sheriff’s office stated that the crossing guard was transported to a hospital, where she was treated for what officials described as a serious injury to her leg. No additional details about her condition were immediately released Tuesday morning.
The driver involved in the incident remained on scene and cooperated with authorities. Deputies have not indicated that any charges have been filed at this time, and no additional contributing factors have been publicly identified.
Morning traffic in the school zone was temporarily impacted as first responders and investigators worked in the area. The roadway has since remained open, though drivers are urged to use caution during student arrival and dismissal hours along Radio Station Road and other nearby school routes.
Cpl. Griffith of the Charles County Sheriff’s Traffic Operations Unit is leading the ongoing investigation.
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