Crossing guard resigns days after brutal assault outside Delaware County school
By WPVI News Staff
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DARBY, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — The crossing guard who was brutally attacked outside a Delaware County school has resigned from her job, Action News has learned.
The incident occurred shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Monday outside Walnut Street Elementary School in Darby during dismissal as students looked on.
Authorities say the guard was assisting children crossing the street when a man got out of his car, chased her down the sidewalk and punched her in the face.
Surveillance video captured the assault, showing the guard falling to the ground after being struck. She told police she was knocked unconscious as the man ran back to his car and sped off.
Investigators believe the suspect became impatient after the guard stopped traffic for students boarding a school bus.
The guard suffered swelling to her face. Police say she regained consciousness, walked home and then called authorities.
Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect, who was driving a gold Nissan Altima. The vehicle did not have a license plate but had a paper tag in the window.
Pennsylvania State Sen. Anthony Williams has offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
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