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Crossing Guard Struck By Accused Drugged Driver In Merrick Dies, Civil Servants Union Announces

John Miro died after being hit by a drug-impaired driver charged with vehicular assault and driving while ability impaired, police said.

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The man was struck by a driver now charged DWI on Feb. 26. The driver has since pled not guilty to all charges.

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Long Island crossing guard dies days after being struck by car

Editor's note: The video above aired in a previous newscast. MERRICK, N.Y. ( PIX11) – A 70-year-old crossing guard, who was hit by a car after helping a child across a busy Long Island highway, has died about a week after the tragic crash, police said Friday. John Miro, 70, of Massaquea, passed away on [...]

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John Miro, crossing guard hit in Merrick crash, has died, charges upgraded against driver in crash

Miro was struck last week by a driver who was allegedly under the influence of drugs.

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Crossing Guard Struck By Accused Drugged Driver In Merrick Dies, Civil Servants Union Announces

The man was struck by a driver now charged DWI on Feb. 26. The driver has since pled not guilty to all charges.

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Patch broke the news in United States on Friday, March 6, 2026.
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