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Driver accused of hitting Memphis school crossing guard arrested

The school crossing guard was hit in front of Snowden School at North McLean Blvd. and Faxon Avenue Tuesday morning.
Credit: Memphis Police Department
Jaton Bogan

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — UPDATED: A driver accused of hitting a school crossing guard in midtown Memphis Tuesday has been arrested.

Memphis Police said about 8:10 a.m. Tuesday, an MPD school crossing guard was hit in front of Snowden School at North McLean Blvd. and Faxon Avenue. They said the guard was helping students cross, with a stop sign raised, when a woman in a white 4-door vehicle hit the guard.

Investigators said the driver took off southbound on McLean. 

The crossing guard was taken to Regional One in non-critical condition.

Investigators said Friday, 31-year-old Jaton Bogan, turned herself in at the Traffic Office on Austin Peay. 

Bogan was charged with aggravated assault - accident involving death or personal injury, no driver's license, and violation of financial responsibility law.

Hit and Run Arrest N. McLean and Faxon Report #WC2211769 MEMPHIS, TN - On April 26, 2022, officers responded to a hit...

Posted by Memphis Police Department est.1827 on Friday, April 29, 2022

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