A crossing guard was nearly hit by a vehicle in Kalona and a driver has been cited.

According to the Washington County Communications Office, at 3:46 p.m. Tuesday a vehicle was stopped in Kalona after it went through a stoplight and almost hit a crossing guard and person crossing the street. The incident was at the intersection of 6^th Street and Highway 22. The driver was Brittina Lisauskas of Washington. Washington County Sheriff and Washington Police personnel responded. She was cited for no proof of insurance and no valid drivers license. A warning was given for failure to obey a traffic control device. Also, charges are pending per DCI lab results for possession of a controlled substance marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and unlawful possession of prescription drugs.