Pleasanton

Driver hits, injures crossing guard in Pleasanton

The crossing guard was hit near Valley View Elementary School, according to police

NBC Universal, Inc. Watch as Pleasanton police investigate a collision involving a driver and a crossing guard at the intersection of Vineyard Avenue and Adams Way.

A driver struck and injured a crossing guard in Pleasanton Thursday morning, police said, citing witnesses.

Police said the collision happened at about 7:48 a.m. at the intersection of Vineyard Avenue and Adams Way, which is near Valley View Elementary School.

Witnesses told police that the driver of a midsize SUV struck a crossing guard who was working at the intersection.

The crossing guard suffered head injuries and was taken to a local hospital, police said.

The driver stayed at the scene and was cooperating with the investigation, police said.

Alcohol, drugs or distracted driving do not appear to have played a role in the collision, police said.

Anyone who witnessed or has information about the collision is asked to call the Pleasanton Police Department at 925-931-5100.

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