Monticello, IN – A Twin Lakes High School crossing guard was struck by a vehicle early Thursday near Ohio Street between the high school and Meadowlawn Elementary. Dorothy McMasters, the crossing guard, was hit while attempting to stop traffic for students crossing the street.
According to Monticello Police, a white Chevrolet Impala driven by 37-year-old Nicolas Martin of Burnettsville, Indiana, struck McMasters at 7:59 a.m. She was wearing a high-visibility vest and standing in the crosswalk when the incident occurred. McMasters sustained injuries and was transported by ambulance to IU Arnett in Lafayette. No students were harmed during the incident.
Martin received citations for a school zone violation and having a broken windshield. While authorities do not believe alcohol or drugs were involved, Martin submitted to a chemical test. Results of the test will be processed by the Indiana Department of Toxicology.
The Monticello Police Department is continuing its investigation. Students and staff at Twin Lakes were alerted about the situation, though classes were not affected.
