GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — The Grand Rapids Police Department has identified the crossing guard as Cecile Brown, 75, of Grand Rapids. She worked at New Branches Charter Academy. According to GRPD, Brown ultimately succumbed to her injuries on Oct. 5.
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Original Story, 9/17:
A car struck a crossing guard Thursday morning in Grand Rapids.
Police said the incident happened around 7:55 a.m. in the area of 36th Street and Poinsettia Avenue.
The crossing guard was rushed to the hospital for treatment.
The driver of the car pulled over and has been cooperative with police.
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