Report summary and highlights
On August 30, 2018, a 67-year-old municipal crossing guard died after being struck by a motor vehicle. At the time of the incident, the crossing guard was assisting students in getting across the roadway.
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| Incident Highlights | |
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| Date | August 30, 2018 |
| Time | 3:00 p.m. |
| Victim | 67-year-old female crossing guard |
| Industry/NAICS Code | Elementary school / 611110 |
| Employer | Municipal school department |
| Safety & Training | Written safety program / training |
| Scene | Roadway in a residential area |
| Location | Massachusetts |
| Event Type | Struck-by |
Contributing factors
Key contributing factors identified in this investigation include:
- No crosswalk signage;
- Ineffective crosswalk roadway markings that were in poor condition; and
- Assigning crossing guards to unsignalized intersections without the appropriate traffic control measures.
Recommendations
Massachusetts FACE Program concluded that, to help prevent similar occurrences, municipalities should:
- Ensure that, at a minimum, crosswalk traffic control signage meets the standards set forth in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
- Consider additional measures to ensure crosswalks at unsignalized intersections and mid-block locations are clearly visible to motorists.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive safety and health program that addresses hazard recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions.
- Actively work towards reducing vehicle speed on local roadways.
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| Date published: | May 11, 2020 |
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