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Crossing Guard Hit By Car Outside J.E. Moss Elementary in Antioch

The crossing guard was struck by a hit-and-run driver before the start of school Monday.

ANTIOCH, TN — A crossing guard at J.E. Moss Elementary School in Antioch was struck by a hit-and-run driver outside of the school Monday morning.

Lemuel Frazier, 58, was directing traffic at Richards Road and Dowdy Drive when he was hit by a car around 7:15 a.m. Frazier injured his knee and was taken to Southern Hills Medical Center for treatment.

Witnesses described the driver as an Asian male with black hair driving a red sedan, possibly a Chevrolet Aveo. The car may be missing the passenger side mirror.

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Police said they have issued 168 citations for people speeding in a school zone since school started Aug. 5.

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