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. The guard was given emergency treatment and taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. Police have not released his identity pending notification of his family, and said the driver remained at the scene. The Meriden Police Traffic Crash Reconstruction Unit is investigating, and Broad Street was closed between Olive and Charles streets during the response. Meriden police and schools expressed condolences, and the district said counseling would be available to students, families, and staff.