JACKSON HEIGHTS (WABC) -- A 76-year-old on-duty crossing guard is in stable condition after she was struck by a car in Queens Thursday morning.
The incident happened at the intersection of 34th Avenue and 82nd Street in Jackson Heights around 10:45 a.m.
Police say Mary Cox was leaning against a car when she was sideswiped by a passing vehicle.
She was knocked to the ground and hit her head.
The victim was rushed to Elmhurst Hospital. She has been a crossing guard for the past seven years.
The driver remained at the scene.
Police are investigating, but at this point, no criminality is suspected.
Queens crossing guard in stable condition after being struck by car
