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Lollipop Man Hit by Car Outside School
18 Sep
Summary
- An elderly lollipop man was struck by a car near Holy Family Catholic primary school.
- The incident occurred yesterday during children's pick-up time.
- A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous and drug driving.
An elderly school crossing patrolman sustained serious injuries after being struck by a car on Wednesday, September 16th, near Holy Family Catholic primary school in Sale Moor. The incident occurred around 4pm as children and parents were leaving the school. The collision involved two cars and the pedestrian.
Authorities arrested a 45-year-old man at the scene on suspicion of dangerous driving and drug driving. He has since been released on bail pending further investigation. The injured patrolman, in his 70s, was transported to the hospital with what is believed to be a fractured leg.
Trafford Council has expressed its concern, stating that support is being offered to the injured crossing patrolman and the school community. They are cooperating with the ongoing police investigation into the collision, which took place on a busy road just outside the school premises.
