A Lyft driver’s rash choices have led to tragedy.
Sidney Wolf, 43, of Clarksburg, Maryland, died early Sunday after his ride-share driver kicked him and 5 associates out on Delaware’s Coastal Freeway in Dewey Seashore, Delaware State Police stated.
Wolf and his associates employed the Lyft at roughly 1:44 a.m., and an argument broke out between the group and the driving force throughout their journey, in accordance with regulation enforcement. Consequently, the Lyft driver terminated the experience, pulled over and kicked all six passengers out of the car.
Because the passengers have been stepping out of the automotive, an oncoming 2016 Toyota Corolla tried to vary lanes to keep away from placing the Lyft parked on the freeway, police stated.
Whereas the 27-year-old man driving the Corolla modified lanes, he didn't see Wolf, who had simply exited the Lyft and was standing within the roadway, in accordance with regulation enforcement. Wolf was struck by the Corolla and was later pronounced useless on the scene. His 5 associates survived the incident with none accidents.
The person driving the Corolla instantly pulled over after the crash, however the Lyft driver fled the scene together with his car, in accordance with authorities.
Police stated the Lyft driver has not been recognized and stays beneath investigation.
“We're heartbroken by this incident. Our hearts are with Mr. Wolf’s family members throughout this extremely tough time,” a Lyft spokesperson advised HuffPost by way of e-mail.
Lyft indicated that the corporate knew the id of the driving force, however didn't supply further info when requested to make clear.
“We've completely eliminated the driving force from the Lyft neighborhood and are involved with regulation enforcement to help with their investigation,” the spokesperson advised HuffPost.
HuffPost has reached out to the Delaware State Police for added info.
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