LMPD crossing guard suffers minor injuries after being hit by vehicle near Knight Middle School, Louisville police say

A Louisville Metro Police Department crossing guard suffered minor injuries after being hit by a vehicle Thursday morning near Knight Middle School, Louisville police confirmed to WLKY.

The incident occurred in the area of the middle school during a time when the crossing guard is typically stationed to help students and families navigate traffic around the school grounds.

The crossing guard was taken for medical evaluation, and WLKY reported that the injuries were not life-threatening. Louisville Metro Police did not indicate any additional injuries to students or pedestrians in the initial report.

After the crash, police responded at the scene near the school and secured the area as they assessed what happened. The report did not specify vehicle details, the speed of the car, or whether the driver remained at the scene.

Officials’ immediate focus remained on restoring safe traffic conditions around the school and ensuring that students could continue arriving and departing while authorities investigated. Crossing guard roles are part of the school-day safety routine in many Louisville corridors, and the presence of a guard can reduce the time students spend crossing moving traffic.

No additional charges or citations were described in the WLKY report. Police and investigators typically look at factors such as driver attention, traffic report status, and the exact location of the collision when determining next steps.

Parents and community members are likely to watch for updates on whether the crossing guard position remains covered for the rest of the day and whether any changes are made to traffic control near the school while the investigation continues.