LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A Las Vegas valley crossing guard is being hailed as a hero after throwing his body in front of a speeding car to protect a mother and her two children in a Henderson school zone.

Dash cam footage captured Richard Jones, a guard at Pinecrest Academy St. Rose, standing his ground against a vehicle traveling more than double the posted speed limit, prompting a heartfelt reunion and a plea from local families for drivers to slow down.

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To watch the dramatic dash cam video and see the family’s emotional thank-you reunion, stream the full coverage on FOX5Vegas+.

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