Crossing Guard Injured By Swerving Ambulance

A still from the dashcam video showing the moment after the ambulance struck Howard. (Photo courtesy The Lakewood Scoop)
A still from the dashcam video showing the moment after the ambulance struck Howard. (Photo courtesy The Lakewood Scoop)

LAKEWOOD – An out-of-control ambulance struck a long-time crossing guard, injuring his leg, reports said.

Andrew Howard, the crossing guard, was hit when a private service ambulance, attempting to go around a vehicle, swerved and jumped the curb onto a sidewalk on River Avenue Feb. 25.

The Lakewood Scoop reported Howard was treated at the scene by Lakewood Hatzolah and Lakewood EMS before taken to a local hospital.

Lakewood Police are investigating.