Good Samaritans block driver trying to flee after hitting crossing guard, police say

A Clearwater police crossing guard was hospitalized Wednesday after being hit by a car.

It happened around 4:30 in the afternoon near Belcher and Catalina Drive. Crossing guard Ernest Comeau, 78, was helping kids cross the street not far from Oak Grove Middle School when he was hit.

Police say the driver did not immediately stop, but other drivers blocked in his vehicle a short distance from the scene.

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