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Police Search for Driver Who Punched Crossing Guard in Front of Children in Darby Borough

Police released video of a gold Nissan Altima, urging residents to help identify the attacker.

Overview

  • The guard was struck in the face and knocked unconscious as she guided students from a school bus.
  • The assault occurred Monday afternoon at South 6th and Walnut streets outside Walnut Street Elementary School.
  • Surveillance footage shows a man pulling over, exiting a gold Nissan Altima, and walking back before the attack, with officials saying he appeared angry about waiting for children to cross.
  • Mayor Joar Dahn said the man shouted obscenities, pursued the woman beside a school bus, then punched her before driving off.
  • The victim was treated at a hospital and is expected to recover, and detectives are pursuing leads and asking witnesses to contact Darby Borough police.