Meriden School Crossing Guard Killed in Crash

A school crossing guard was struck by a vehicle shortly before 9 a.m. Wednesday near Broad and Olive streets in Meriden while helping students near Israel Putnam Elementary School. He received emergency treatment and was taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. The driver remained at the scene. Meriden police have not released the guard's identity pending notification of his family. The Meriden Police Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating. Broad Street was closed between Olive and Charles streets during the response. Meriden police and schools expressed condolences. The district said counseling would be available to students, families, and staff. Rated coverage came from four left and five center outlets; the record lists no right-rated coverage. The guard's identity remain unreleased.