California man hit and killed by car as he helped duck family cross road

A Good Samaritan who stopped his car to help a mother duck and her babies cross a road in California, was killed by a teenage driver.

According to NBCNews, the tragic incident occurred on Thursday in Rocklin when Casey Rivara, 41, pulled over to the side of the road at the intersection of Park Drive and Stanford Ranch Boulevard when he spotted the ducks trying to cross the busy street. Casey stepped out of his vehicle to guide the ducks across the road when a 17-year-old driver struck the man with her vehicle as he attempted to do a kind deed.

The driver remained at the scene, and first responders arrived to assist, however Rivara died at the scene.

Casey was an employee at Maria Montessori Charter Academy and had been driving his children home for swim practice when he stopped to help the mother duck and her ducklings.

The teenager was not arrested and the incident remains under investigation.

We have been deeply touched by the overwhelming love and support we’ve received for Casey Rivara and our family in these past few days. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of you for the kind messages and gestures of kindness. It’s truly humbling to hear how Casey has positively impacted your lives, and we’re extremely grateful for that.

Considering the incredible stories shared by many of you, we want to capture all of those wonderful memories of Casey in a beautiful book, one that our children can turn to whenever they miss him. This book will serve as a lasting tribute to his life, showcasing the profound impact he had on those around him.

Angel Chow (Casey’s widow)

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