Crossing Guard Killed in Vehicle Collision Near Meriden Elementary School
A crossing guard in Meriden, Connecticut, was struck and killed by a vehicle near Broad Street and Olive Street, close to an elementary school.
Terre Haute, IN, October 16, 2026 —
A crossing guard was struck and killed by a vehicle near the intersection of Broad Street and Olive Street in Meriden, Connecticut, close to an elementary school.
The available information does not identify the crossing guard or the driver, or state when the collision occurred. It also does not specify the vehicle involved, the name of the nearby school, or the circumstances leading up to the impact.
No information was provided about whether the driver remained at the scene, whether anyone else was injured, or whether police or other authorities are investigating. The status of any investigation and any findings have not been provided. Details about traffic controls at the intersection, including whether the crossing guard was directing students at the time, are also unavailable.
The location places the collision near a school, but the available details do not say whether students were present or involved. They also do not describe the crossing guard’s duties or establish the precise point where the person was struck beyond the area near Broad Street and Olive Street.
Further information about the date, the people involved and the response to the collision was not included in the information available for this report. No conclusions can be drawn from those missing details about how the collision happened or whether any laws were violated.
Story summarized from the original created by Rob Polansky, Matt McFarland, Katie Coen on www.wthitv.com, see more information here.
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