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Over 225 U.S. school crossing guards have been hit by cars in the past decade, with at least 32 killed, and drivers often face minimal penalties.
Over 225 school crossing guards have been struck by vehicles across the U.S. in the past decade, with at least 32 fatalities, according to a joint investigation by multiple news outlets and the Associated Press.
No national database tracks these incidents, and only two states collect consistent data.
Most drivers involved received only minor penalties, such as traffic citations or fines, even in hit-and-run or drunk-driving cases.
Many guards are seniors, and survivors often suffer lasting physical and emotional injuries.
Despite their critical role in student safety, crossing guards face significant risks with little legal protection or accountability for drivers.
Más de 225 guardias de cruces escolares de los Estados Unidos han sido atropellados por automóviles en la última década, con al menos 32 muertos, y los conductores a menudo se enfrentan a sanciones mínimas.