Crossing guard hit in crosswalk near Kedron Elementary School identified

PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. – A popular crossing guard was severely injured after being hit by a car in Peachtree City Monday morning.

What we know:

According to police, the crossing guard, who is in his 70s, was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital with a head wound, but officials have not yet provided an update on his condition. 

The Fayette County School System has identified the guard as David Spatz, affectionately known as Mr. Dave. 

Police tell FOX 5’s Doug Evans that the guard was in the crosswalk preparing for people to cross the street when the car hit him. 

The guard appears to have landed about 10–15 feet away from the crosswalk after the incident based off of markers on the street. 

The driver stayed on the scene following the collision, police say. 

What they’re saying:

In a letter sent to students and families, Principal Lindsay Boyle of Kedron Elementary School said Spat’z was alert when being tended to by first responders on the scene. 

“Mr. Spatz is a familiar and caring presence for our students and families, and we know many will be thinking of him today,” Boyle said.

What we don’t know:

Police have not provided an update on Spatz’s condition. 

What you can do:

A GoFundMe has been established to help David Spatz. 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as they become available.