School Crossing Guard Hit By SUV In Pleasanton

PLEASANTON, CA — A school crossing guard was struck and injured by an SUV Thursday morning at the Vineyard Avenue and Adams Way intersection near Valley View Elementary School in Pleasanton, according to police.

The male guard suffered head injuries and was taken to a local hospital, the Pleasanton Police Department said.

The SUV driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators, officers said, adding that alcohol, drugs or distracted driving do not appear to be factors in the accident, which was reported at 7:48 a.m.

Roads in the area were closed for several hours during the police investigation, and drivers were advised to find alternative routes. The streets were reopened to traffic around 1 p.m., the department said.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has additional information can call Pleasanton police at (925) 931-5100.

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