A crossing guard was struck by a vehicle outside Somerset Academy Charter High School in South Miami-Dade on Wednesday evening, according to officials. The crash happened along Southwest 248th Street.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said the guard was airlifted to Jackson South Medical Center’s Ryder Trauma Center. Officials have not released the guard’s condition.
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office cruisers were on scene and had cordoned off a Tesla involved in the crash. A 7Skyforce helicopter was overhead as deputies worked the area.
The crash comes as parents and students in the area rely on crossing guards during school arrival and dismissal. WSVN said it will update the story as more details become available.
