Heartbreaking last pic of hero dad helping ducks cross the road seconds before being run down & killed in front of kids

THIS is the last picture of a heroic dad who was run down in front of his kids just seconds after helping baby ducks cross the road. The heartbreaking incident happened in Rocklin, California, with the selfless man dying at the scene. A man was hit by a car just moments after he helped a waddle of ducks cross the road The final snap showed the father escorting the waddle of ducks as he bravely stopped oncoming traffic. However, after herding them to safely – he was knocked down by a car and killed seconds later. William Wimsatt, 12, witnessed the final moments and told 3KCRA it was tragic. He said: “He got out of the car and was shooing the ducks and everyone was clapping because he was being really nice. “He helped them get up over the curb because all the little baby duckies were having trouble and then he walked in front of our car. “My mom rolled down the window and said ‘Good job, good job,’ and I said, ‘Good job’ to him too. “Then right after that, the second after that…” The youngster was left gasping for words as he recalled the horror sight of the man suddenly being hit by a car. He said: “All I remember is the sound and then him flying across the intersection. “His shoes and one of his socks were right in front of our car.” The man’s children watched their dad get killed, it was reported. Other local witnesses created a temporary memorial at the site of the incident, with kids placing rubber ducks at the memorial as a touching tribute. A spokesman for Rocklin Police said: “The driver remained at the scene of the collision. “Emergency first responders arrived to assist, however the man died at the scene. “The Major Accident Investigation Team was activated and responded to the area. “No arrest was made and the incident is still under investigation. “We would like to extend our condolences to all involved in this tragic event.”