The man was pronounced lifeless on the scene of the collision

In a tragic incident, a person in California died after he was struck by a automotive whereas serving to a gaggle of geese cross the street, BBC reported. The incident occurred on May 18 when Casey Rivara, 41, parked his automotive to assist usher a gaggle of ducklings off the street to security. As he was busy helping the household of geese, a teen driver, heading eastbound on Stanford Ranch Boulevard struck him.

”He acquired out of the automotive and was shooing the geese and everybody was clapping as a result of he was being very nice. He helped them stand up over the curb as a result of all of the little child duckies had been having bother after which he walked in entrance of our automotive,” a 12-year-old witness named William instructed native outlet KCRA 3. 

After the geese made it safely to the opposite facet of the street, onlookers of their vehicles applauded the great Samaritan’s actions. However, simply then, he was struck by a automotive that seemingly got here out of nowhere.

The man was pronounced lifeless on the scene of the collision, police stated. The teen driver who remained on the scene, has not been arrested or charged. It is unlikely the teenage driver will face prison costs, Rocklin Police Captain Scott Horrillo instructed NBC News.

”On May 18th at roughly 8:15 p.m., a male driver parked his car on the intersection of Park Drive and Stanford Ranch Boulevard. The man was reportedly making an attempt to assist some ducklings that had been within the intersection. As the person was within the intersection, a teenage driver was headed eastbound on Stanford Ranch Boulevard. This juvenile driver struck the pedestrian who was within the roadway,” in accordance with a police statement.

After the heartbreaking incident, folks left floral tributes and rubber geese on the web site of the collision.

A GoFundMe web page has additionally been created by the household. ”Casey was the kindest, most wonderful husband and father. Even his final act on this world was an indication of his compassion. The household is making an attempt to determine the way to recuperate and hold going after this immense loss. If you wish to categorical your love and help for Angel and her household, we ask that you simply please contribute right here in lieu of flowers, meals, and different acts of kindness,” the outline of the GoFundMe says.