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Man struck and killed by car after stopping to help ducks cross California road

Overview

  • Casey Rivara was helping a family of ducks cross a busy road in Rocklin, California before being fatally struck by a 17-year-old driver.
  • Rivara had pulled over and exited his vehicle to escort the ducklings across the road when he was hit by the teenage driver's car.
  • The 41-year-old man is survived by his wife and two children.
  • A memorial has been set up at the intersection where four pedestrian deaths have occurred in the past year.
  • The teenage driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities who do not believe she will face charges.