Police investigate after St. Catharines crossing guard struck by vehicle

Niagara police are investigating after a crossing guard was struck by a vehicle during the after-school rush Tuesday in St. Catharines.

A spokesperson for Niagara EMS says paramedics responded shortly before 3:30 p.m. to the intersection of Carlton and Haig streets for reports of a serious collision involving a pedestrian.

Emergency crews arrived at the scene to find a female crossing guard suffering a head injury.

Our @NRPS1District officers are investigating a serious collision at the intersection of Haig St. and Carlton St. in #StCatharines.

Please use alternative routes. Road closures may be in place for the next few hours until the extent of injuries can be determined. pic.twitter.com/PSB1vom7op

— NRPS (@NiagRegPolice) September 5, 2023

Ontario’s air ambulance service was called in, however, Niagara paramedics transported the woman to an out-of-region hospital.

Police say the 79-year old woman went to hospital with serious injuries but they appear to be no threat to her life.

Officers say the woman remains in hospital on Wednesday and no charges have been laid, but the investigation is ongoing.

The City of St. Catharines issued a statement that reads, in part: “the safety and well-being of our crossing guards, who play a vital role in ensuring the safety of our community’s children, is of utmost importance to us. Our thoughts are with the injured crossing guard and their family, and we are hopeful for a speedy recovery.”

CHCH News spoke to a man who says he was the driver of the truck and adds that a vehicle in the opposite lane entered his lane. He says he hit the breaks and then lost control.

Police say the Ministry of Labour was also notified.

The roads in the area have reopened to traffic while police continue to investigate. They are asking anyone with information to contact them.

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