Beloved Rockledge crossing guard in critical condition after hit by car

Beloved Rockledge crossing guard hit by car, community reacts

A Rockledge Police Department crossing guard was hit by a vehicle on Feb. 5 while directing traffic Golfview Elementary Magnet School in the school zone, police said. She's now in critical condition.

ROCKLEDGE, Fla. - A beloved school crossing guard in Rockledge is fighting for her life after being hit by a vehicle while on duty Thursday morning.

What we know:

Joyce Scarborough, known affectionately by many as the "Crazy Sock Lady," was hit while directing traffic in front of Golfview Elementary School on Feb. 5.

Scarborough, a longtime crossing guard for the City of Rockledge, was transported to the hospital where she remains in critical condition.

The backstory:

The incident occurred as parents were dropping off their children for the start of the school day. Tanya Smith, who was dropping off her nine-year-old son, said she knew something was wrong when she saw a large police presence at the school entrance.

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"We saw someone laying in the road and it was obvious that she'd been hit," Smith said. "I saw the yellow jacket on her... she does take pride in what she does and she seems like a very nice lady."

Who was the driver? 

Police say no students were injured in the accident and the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.

Rallying support

The Rockledge community has rallied around Scarborough and her family. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with medical expenses, and several Facebook posts have been shared expressing concern and offering prayers for her recovery.

"She's that warm, smiling face that starts their morning off right," a community member said. 

What we don't know:

The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing.

"At this time the Department is focused on our employee’s recovery and assisting their family," police said in a release. 

What's next:

Golfview Elementary School will hold a "Crossing Guard Appreciation Day" on Wednesday at 7:15 a.m. in front of the school. Students, families, and neighbors are encouraged to attend and show their support for Scarborough.