Dashcam video captured the frightening moments an out-of-control ambulance struck a crossing guard in Lakewood.
The accident occurred on River Avenue just before noon.
Video shows the ambulance traveling on River Avenue when it appears to swerve to avoid a vehicle making a left turn, causing him to jump the curb and strike the crossing guard.
The victim was treated on scene by Lakewood Hatzolah and Lakewood EMS before being transported to hospital with a leg injury.
That is a terribly dangerous intersection; its insane that they put a crossing guard there! It needs a TRAFFIC LIGHT, not a crossing guard! I wont tell you how many vehicle FLIPS have gone on there in the last 3 months… I hope the hard-working crossing guard will be okay, but I hope they don’t send anyone instead. Not because its not necessary, but because it needs a light,not a person standing in the middle of the nine!
@no surprise can’t agree anymore with regards to a traffic light at that intersection. Problem is Lakewood township is dragging its feet with regard to pedestrian safety including the students. Maybe this should be a wake up call. Also it looked like the ambulance might have been traveling a little to fast for comfort….just saying
@no surprise, the crossing guard was hit on the sidewalk so for all intents and purposes it could have been any pedestrian. Not arguing with your other comments just bringing it up.
He wasn’t standing in middle.of the 9. He was safely on the sidewalk. This could have been any pedestrian!!!!
Firstly we wish the crossing guard well.
Secondly, it seems the ambulance didn’t stop in time, which is why he had to swerve.
I hope he has a speedy and complete recovery.
I see him all the time and he is very dedicated to his job.
May you have a speedy recovery, he is a wonderful crossing guard, stands there for hours and always in a pleasant mood
Which intersection ?
That crossing guard asking the others in town is a great guy!
I hope and pray for his speedy recovery.
This a state road. I’m sure they state needs to approve a traffic light. Don’t always blame the township.
Prayers for a speedy recovery.
BTW I hope they found another driver to transport him…
If you haven’t noticed that is Route 9 – a state road if anyone is dragging their feet it’s the state. You just can’t pop a traffic light up there has to be u derground electric installed and lights have to be made its a process takes about a year to do it start to finish. But you guys will still not be happy so keep comply
A portable traffic signal could be a temporary solution.
While it appears the ambulance was following the vehicle in front of it too closely, it does seem as if the vehicle in front of the ambulance may have stopped suddenly and without signaling a turn. We all see it is an extremely busy intersection from all directions.
I pass by frequently as a Jackson resident and agree a traffic light is needed. Prayers for the gentleman who was injured and a speedy recovery.