Driver hits crossing guard in Eatonville

EATONVILLE, FL — A driver struck a crossing guard and fled the crash on Thursday morning.

The crossing guard was helping a child cross the street at West Kennedy Boulevard and Wymore Road just after 8 a.m. Someone driving a 2001 black Mercedes hit the guard while making a left turn according to the Eatonville Police Department.

Police said the child had not starting crossing the road when the woman was hit.

The crossing guard was struck in the leg, but is expected to be ok.

Anyone with information is asked to call police.