A crossing guard put her own life at risk after pushing a young student out of the way of an oncoming car in Cecil County, Maryland.
Annette Goodyear was the crossing guard helping students get across the street on their way to school when a car, seemingly not paying attention, continued its momentum despite her being in the crosswalk with her hands raised and her bright-neon orange vest on. Annette is also a police officer. She was struck and treated at a hospital, according to Cecil County Public Schools.
A heart-stopping video of the accident was released by Cecil County Executive Danielle Hornberger. Goodyear is seen giving a “stop” signal with her hand as a child begins to enter a crosswalk flanked by yellow pedestrian signs. Moments later, a black sedan comes into frame with zero signs of slowing. Goodyear grabbed the child by the shoulders and pushed her forward, out of the car’s path. The front of the car appears to strike Goodyear, who falls to the ground. People immediately rushed to her aid.
Goodyear was taken to a hospital as a precaution and quickly released. Following her release, she went to the student’s home to make sure they were okay, too.
“Gratitude and prayers to Corporal Annette Goodyear from the North East Police Department for her heroism,” Executive Hornberger said. “The town of North East is already working on commendations for her bravery and swift action.”
Whether or not the driver will face charges has yet to be determined.