ORANGEVALE (CBS13) — Letters, ads, and boxes are a familiar sight to Andy Rendon. On one Friday in May, he says he saw something he’d never seen on his mail route.

“I looked up and I did double-takes. I saw blonde hair running in between cars and I was like, ‘Oh, wow!’” Rendon said.

That blonde hair belonged to Braxton, who had just made a beeline away from his grandfather, running into the middle of Central Avenue.

“Andy was passing by, turned his postal vehicle in such a manner that he was able to prevent any traffic from going through. So, he averted a potential tragedy,” Max Williams said.

Williams says he’ll keep a keener eye on his grandson.

Rendon received a letter of praise from the National Letter Carriers Association and the Postmaster General.

“It’s huge because it not given out too often,” Rendon said.

Braxton got a gift as well, his own letter carrier uniform. Rendon says he’s willing to train him when Braxton wants to put on the cap.

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