Westlake Crossing Guard Joe Lazar Dies Weeks After Sept. 11 Crash
The City of Westlake Law Department is reviewing the investigation for potential charges against the driver.
Overview
- Police said Lazar was struck on Sept. 11 while working at Hilliard Boulevard and Dover Center Road near Westlake High School.
- Officers reported learning of his death on Friday, announcing the update in a social media post.
- Lazar served as a crossing guard since December 2019 and was known to visit the police department after shifts.
- No other injuries were reported in the incident, according to police.
- Authorities said the case file is under legal review as part of the ongoing investigation.