Video Shows School Crossing Guard Saves Girl's Life: Sheriff

VALRICO, FL — A Hillsborough County school crossing guard saved a child's life on Jan. 27 in Valrico, and the sheriff's office has highlighted her efforts on Crossing Guard Appreciation Day.

Kathleen Quinn, a crossing guard supervisor with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's office, held her stop sign above her head as she stood in the middle of the road to allow kids to safely cross the street. A car that is seen on video provided by the sheriff's agency kept driving and didn't slow down. According to officials, a seven-year-old girl started to cross the Culbreath Road and Nature's Way Boulevard intersection at the same time.

Like having an instant reflex, Quinn immediately reached for the girl and stopped her just in time before a potentially tragic incident could happen. The girl's mother, Mia Carlson, was overwhelmed gratitude as she watched Quinn save her daughter from being hit by a car. Carlson called the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office to inform them about her heroic actions.

"Ms. Kathleen Quinn is nothing less than a hero," Sheriff Chad Chronister said. "Though she has only served two years as a crossing guard, she undoubtedly possesses the skills and, above all, the intuition needed to perform this critical duty. Without hesitation, she stepped into harms way to protect a child from a reckless driver."

"I am overwhelmed with pride to say she is part of our team of dedicated crossing guards who treat every child on their route as their own and ensure they get to and from school safely."

To see Quinn's heroic actions, watch the video provided below by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office: