US Man Killed Helping Duck Family Struck by Car... Donation Campaign Follows

Tragedy Immediately After Moving to a Safe Place

A man in California died after being hit by a car while trying to help a family of ducks cross the road.

On the 22nd (local time), the New York Post and other U.S. media reported that on the afternoon of the 18th, Casey Ribara (41) died while leading a group of ducks to safety at an intersection in California.

[Image source=YouTube channel 'New York Post']

According to reports, 12-year-old boy William Wimsett, who witnessed the accident, said that Casey got out of his car to help the duck family avoid vehicles. William recalled, "He got out of the car to help the ducks, and everyone who saw his kind act applauded." He added, "(My) mom, who was driving, rolled down the window and said 'Thank you,' and I also told him 'Thank you.'"

However, Casey was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by a 17-year-old girl immediately after safely escorting the ducks. Local police stated, "We understand that Casey was trying to help the ducklings at the intersection," and "While Casey was at the intersection, a teenage driver headed that way and hit a pedestrian on the road."

The photo is unrelated to specific expressions in the article. [Image source=Pixabay]

Local residents placed flowers and rubber ducks near the accident site to mourn him. According to a post by the family on the U.S. online fundraising site GoFundMe, Casey discovered the ducks while on his way home after swimming practice with children and tragically lost his life trying to help them.

The family said, "Casey was a kind and good husband and father," and "Even his final act came from compassion." More than 800 people have contributed over $50,000 (approximately 65.5 million KRW) on the page.

Local netizens also left comments expressing their condolences, saying, "A truly wonderful person," "Deepest sympathies," "An act that serves as an example to many," and "Praying for Casey's family."

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