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‘You’re a hero!’ Crossing guard shields mother, 2 kids from car speeding toward school crosswalk
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Joseph Vigil, Jordan Gartner , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The mother's children, ages 5 and 11, were with her at the time. From Las Vegas: A dramatic incident occurred at a school crosswalk.
From Las Vegas: A dramatic incident occurred at a school crosswalk. A vehicle sped toward a group of people, including a mother and her two children. The crossing guard intervened, shielding them from potential harm.
The mother's children, ages 5 and 11, were with her at the time. The guard's actions are credited with helping to prevent an accident. Further details about the incident are available.
A video captured the scene, showing the crossing guard's quick response to the speeding vehicle. The incident reportedly happened on a Wednesday morning.
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Category: schools ·
Published: September 2, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
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