Brooksville, Florida -- Thanks to the quick reflexes of two crossing guards, a young boy on his way to school made it there safely on the morning of Feb. 20.
Hernando Sheriff's deputies say two school crossing guards were manning the intersection at Ken Austin Parkway and Sunshine Grove Road when the driver of a truck traveling along Sunshine Grove Road initially failed to stop at a red light.
According to witnesses, the young boy was in the middle of the intersection when crossing guards, Sonny Isabell and Mike Bachmayer, spotted the truck and were able to pull him out of harm's way.
The driver of the truck was able to stop the vehicle in the intersection prior to hitting the child or crossing guards.
"We have the most vigilant crossing guards in Hernando County," says Hernando County Schools Superintendent Lori Romano. "Their attentiveness helps ensure that our students arrive and exit school safe and sound every day. Mr. Isabell and Mr. Bachmayer will receive commendations for their service at an upcoming school board meeting."
