Crossing Guard Saves Family
Las Vegas crossing guard saves mother and children from speeding vehicle
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A crossing guard in the Las Vegas area acted with split-second reflexes to shield a mother and her two children from a speeding car at a school crosswalk near Pinecrest Academy. Richard Jones was holding the hand of a 5-year-old kindergartner and walking alongside her 11-year-old brother when the vehicle bore down on the group 21 Alive News. The driver fled the scene after the near-collision, but Jones's quick action prevented what could have been a tragedy.
Quick Thinking Stops a School-Zone Tragedy
The incident was captured on dashcam video by Jake Garcia and spread across social media WNDU. Jones was escorting the children through the marked crosswalk when the car suddenly accelerated toward them. His instincts kicked in. He pulled the 5-year-old close and shielded both children from the oncoming vehicle. The maneuver put his own body between the kids and the car.
Family Thanks Their Unexpected Hero
Kae'la Leon Guerrero, the mother of the two children, did not let Jones's heroic act go unnoticed. The grateful family surprised him with a thank-you package to express their appreciation WMBF News. Guerrero told Jones directly: 'You're a hero!' The gesture highlighted what could have been lost if he had not reacted so quickly and selflessly.
Driver Leaves Scene as Investigation Continues
The vehicle's driver did not stop after the near-collision, leaving the scene immediately Hawaii News Now. No details about the driver or whether the incident is being investigated have been disclosed. The hit-and-run nature of the incident raises questions about whether the driver was distracted, impaired, or simply unaware of the danger they posed in the school zone.
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