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Crossing guard hit by vehicle near Ohio Elementary School in North Tonawanda

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NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WKBW) — A crossing guard was hit by a vehicle near Ohio Elementary School in North Tonawanda on Tuesday.

North Tonawanda police said the incident occurred Tuesday morning at the corner of Abington Place and Ohio Street near Ohio Elementary School.

According to police, the vehicle was stopped at the intersection before it struck the crossing guard. The crossing guard has been identified as 78-year-old George Snedde, who was taken to ECMC to be treated and has since been released.

The driver stayed at the scene and police said she was cooperative. She was issued traffic tickets and released.