A school crossing guard in Meriden died Wednesday morning after being struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Broad Street and Olive Street, according to police. The guard was rushed to a nearby hospital but did not survive. The driver stayed at the scene, and investigators have not released any details about who was behind the wheel.
Police were called to the area near 391 Broad Street and its intersection with Olive Street at around 8:54 a.m., according to NBC Connecticut. The crossing guard was taken to Mid-State Hospital, where they were pronounced dead, the station reported. As of Wednesday afternoon, WFSB confirmed that the crossing guard had died after being struck by a driver that morning.
Victim's Identity Withheld as Family Is Notified
Authorities have not released the crossing guard's name while relatives are being notified, per the same NBC Connecticut report. The driver remained on scene following the crash, the outlet noted, though no further details about the driver have been made public. The Meriden Police Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit has taken over the investigation, the report said.
Broad Street was shut down between Olive Street and Charles Street while authorities worked the scene, according to the same account. The closure disrupted travel through a stretch of the city during the Wednesday morning commute as investigators processed the area.
Police Seek Witnesses and Video
Anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have video of it is asked to contact the Meriden Police Department at 203-630-6201, according to Audacy. No additional information about how the crash unfolded, who had the right of way, or whether any citations have been issued has been released.
Connecticut law sets clear expectations for drivers approaching a crossing guard. Under state statute, a vehicle that has stopped for a school crossing guard may not proceed until the guard specifically directs the operator to do so, according to Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 249.
Pedestrian Deaths Trending Upward Statewide
The Meriden crash comes amid a troubling statewide pattern for people on foot and on bikes. In 2025, pedestrian deaths rose 6% compared with the five-year average, and bicycle fatalities increased 67% over the same benchmark, with speeding remaining a leading factor in serious crashes, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.
No further updates on the crash have been released. Police have not said whether Broad Street has reopened or when additional information about the crossing guard or the driver might be made public.
