Crossing Guard Struck, Killed While Helping Children Cross Street In Poughkeepsie (Update)
Officials have identified the 72-year-old crossing guard killed Monday morning, Sept. 29, while helping children get to school in Dutchess County, police said.
James Montanino, 72, was on duty at 372 Church St. in Poughkeepsie at around 7:30 a.m. on Monday when he was struck by a vehicle while assisting children on their way to the Smith Elementary School, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said on Monday afternoon.
Montanino was taken to MidHudson Regional Hospital, where he later died of his injuries.
The driver, a 38-year-old Poughkeepsie resident, stayed at the scene and i…