‘Heroism': Maryland Crossing Guard Saves Student From Oncoming Car

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The video appears to show the front of the car striking the cop, who falls onto the ground. The child got up and went to his side as people nearby rushed to help:

Crossing guard Annette Goodyear, who is also a police officer, was struck and treated at a hospital, according to Cecil County Public Schools and a heart-stopping video of the rescue.

Goodyear was helping a middle school student cross a street Friday morning near North East Middle School, officials said.Goodyear gave a “stop” signal with her hand as a child begins to enter a crosswalk flanked by yellow pedestrian signs, the video shows. Then, a black sedan comes into frame at a fast rate of speed — on track to hit Goodyear and the child.

Goodyear grabbed the child by the shoulders and pushed her forward, out of the car’s path, video shows.

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Driver should lose license to operate a motor vehicle for the rest of their life. Purposefully putting children at risk should be dealt with through consequences, and we too often show leniency for people to retain the ability to drive.

Two whistles. Always wait for the 2nd whistle before crossing.

Crossing guard should have waited for car to come to a stop before allowing the child to begin crossing. crossguarding101

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