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Educators praised as heroes after road rage incident spills onto elementary school property in Pennsylvania

Staff at Jamison Elementary School in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, are being hailed as heroes after a road rage incident spilled onto school grounds Monday afternoon, coming dangerously close to children playing outside, according to police.

Warwick Township Police say a sedan driver and a motorcyclist were involved in a dispute that began on York Road around 4:30 p.m. on Monday. The confrontation continued onto the Jamison Elementary School property at 2090 Land Road, where aftercare students were on the playground.

According to witnesses, the motorcyclist drove onto the blacktop and grass near the playground. That's when police said school staff intervened, blocking the rider from passing through the area where children were gathered. No injuries were reported.

Seven-year-old Lana Maio was on the swings when the motorcycle came through. 

"It was crazy," she said.

Lana's parents said they are shaken but thankful for how staff reacted.

Nick Maio, Lana's father, said it was a wake-up call.

"It really makes you realize how vulnerable you are as a parent," he said. "This could happen anywhere."

Warwick Township Police released a photo showing staff confronting the motorcyclist. They say all parties involved have been identified and interviewed, but no charges have been announced.

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Investigators released a photo of the motorcyclist, hoping the public could identify the suspect who drove into the Jamison Elementary School parking lot.  Warwick Township Police Department

"The main thing is that the children were safe," Nick Maio said. 

"I just thank God that the aftercare staff did what they did," Jen Maio said.

Warwick Township Police credited Central Bucks School District staff and community members for their quick actions and cooperation. Police said they will provide updates as the investigation progresses.

Warwick Township police are still investigating the incident. Anyone with information related to the motorcyclist or the road rage incident itself is asked to contact Warwick police at 215-343-6102 during business hours or 215-328-8502 after hours.

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