Crossing guard returns to work less than a year after being hit by car in DeKalb County

DECATUR, Ga. — A crossing guard is all smiles after returning to work less than a year after being hit by a car.

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Last September, city of Decatur crossing guard, Jeffery Smith, 69, was helping a student walk across South Chandler Street when he was hit by a car that failed to yield.

Smith suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital.

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On Monday, Decatur police shared a photo of Smith smiling from ear to ear. Officials said Smith is back on duty.

“We are so happy to have him back helping students safely cross,” the department said.

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Channel 2′s Candace McCowan was at the news conference when Decatur police announced they had arrested Alrahman Heath, 38.

Heath was charged with hit and run and failure to yield.

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