Murrieta man dies protecting family from oncoming car [Video]

MURRIETA, Calif. (KABC) — A community in Murrieta is rallying behind a grief-stricken family after a beloved business owner died while saving his loved ones from an out-of-control car.

Adam Bouvet died a hero laying down his life to protect the ones he loved.

“He is a giver, he is a pillar in the community, but most of all he truly loved his family,” said Bouvet’s longtime friend, Brad Neet.

Neet said the 50-year-old was in Dallas visiting his oldest daughter and was excited to see his grandson play football for the first time.

“They were walking down the street coming back from lunch and heard tires screeching. I have no doubt as does Tracy, his wife, that he saved her life and the family’s life,” said Neet.

Bouvet didn’t hesitate to act as a car hopped the curb and came straight for him, his wife, two daughters and grandchild.

“He basically took Tracy …