Police: 82-Year-Old Crossing Guard Hit After Asking Car To Move From Intersection

ROSEVILLE (WWJ) - A suspect is in custody after an elderly crossing guard was struck by a car which fled from the scene.

Roseville police telling WWJ that a 36-year-old Detroit woman is in custody after driving away from the scene of a pedestrian accident.

According to police, the 82-year-old man approached the driver and asked her to move from the intersection. When he started to walk away, she hit him -- then returned  later on foot and yelled at the school principal.

The man suffered minor injuries.

Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the accident. The woman was arrested and charges are pending.