12 Year Old Dies While Saving Family Members

(WBAP/KLIF) — Carrollton, TX — A boy killed in a car-pedestrian accident in Carrolton, Monday, died a hero in the eyes of his family.

12-year old Victor Garcia was struck and killed by a van, while walking home from the store with his family. Before he was hit, Victor pushed his mother and 7-year-old cousin to safety.

Victor was later pronounced dead at an Irving hospital. His family believes Victor’s heroic efforts saved his mother and cousin.

According to the Fort Worth Star Telegram, the family was walking home from the store with items for Christmas dinner.

A Go-Fund-Me page has been set up to help the family with funeral expenses.

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