7-Year-Old Injured after Car Crash in Crosswalk in Maine

A 7-year-old was injured Tuesday morning after being hit by a vehicle in a school zone crosswalk on Minot Avenue in Auburn.

Driver did not Stop for Crossing Guard

The Auburn Police Department said the crash happened around 8:29 am in front of Fairview School when a crossing guard was stopping traffic with a sign with flashing LED lights.

Crash Happened in School Zone

The driver, 29-year-old Alberto Nafoia from Lewiston, failed to stop and collided with the child in the school zone crosswalk.

Child Injured and Transported to the Hospital

“The 7-year-old pedestrian was treated on-scene for apparent minor injuries and was transported by Auburn Fire and Rescue to CMMC for further evaluation,” said Auburn PD.

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Charged with Driving to Endanger

Nafoia from Lewiston was charged with Driving to Endanger and was issued a traffic citation for Operator Failing to Obey Crossing Guard.

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