In saving a family of ducks from being run over while crossing a busy road last Thursday, Mr Casey Rivara ended up sacrificing his own life when he was fatally struck by an oncoming car. Mr Rivara, 41, died in the Californian city of Rocklin at around 8pm, shortly after...
“All I remember is the sound and then him flying across the intersection,” William told California television station KCRA 3. “His shoes and one of his socks were right in front of our car.”
Investigators found no evidence that the teen was driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, nor was she using a phone during the collision. No charges have been filed. “Casey was the kindest, most amazing husband and father,” his aunt Tracey Rivara said on a GoFundMe page to raise money for his family.
“Even his last act in this world was a sign of his compassion. The family is trying to figure out how to recover and keep going after this immense loss.”Mr Rivara leaves behind two children, whom he was ferrying home after swim practice, and his wife, Ms Angel Chow. Ms Chow was an exchange student from Hong Kong when she met Mr Rivara when he was 17, his aunt wrote on the crowdfunding platform.
He had recently started working at the school his children attend so that he could be close to them, Ms Rivara added.Get The New Paper on your phone with the free TNP app. Download from the
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