A Meriden crossing guard died after being struck by a vehicle on Broad Street near Olive Street shortly before 9 a.m. October 14, WFSB reports, citing city police. The station’s updated account says he was taken to a hospital and later died.
Police are withholding his name until relatives are notified, according to WFSB. The outlet reports that the driver remained at the scene and that investigators are examining how the collision happened. Its account does not establish fault or announce charges.
WFSB published police and school-district statements mourning the guard’s contribution to students’ safety. Separately, Meriden Public Schools’ 2026–27 budget overview lists crossing guards among the services provided to schools by the city.
Earlier WFSB text described injuries of unknown severity. Its current full report now identifies the death consistently with its headline. CTPoliceLive’s complete October 14 public caption also reports the fatality; these are attributed media accounts, not independent confirmation by this newsroom of the underlying police release.
WFSB directs witnesses to Meriden police at 203-630-6201. Identity and investigation findings remain unresolved in the reviewed material. Meriden is outside the three-county local area; this report belongs in Connecticut regional news.