A DoorDash delivery driver in Maryland has become a hero after he delivered food to the customer despite being involved in a serious car accident.
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The driver's brakes failed and his car got completely damaged, but he still contacted his customer and offered to let him collect the order from the accident scene.
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The customer recorded the unusual pickup, and the video soon went viral online.
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An fundraiser was also launched to help the driver replace his car and cover medical expenses.
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The driver, identified as William Koroma, was making his last delivery of the night on Church Road in Bowie, Maryland, when the accident occurred, Fox News reported last month.
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According to Koroma, his vehicle suffered brake failure, resulting in a major crash.
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He survived the accident and later said that no one else was seriously injured.
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Despite what had happened, Koroma contacted his customer, Glenn Ndibnu, to explain why he could not complete the delivery.
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Instead of simply cancelling the order, he told Ndibnu that he could come to the crash site and collect his food if he wanted.
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Ndibnu decided to go to the location and began recording as he approached the scene.
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Several emergency vehicles were present, with their lights flashing.
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Koroma's badly damaged car was visible nearby, while the customer's food order had been placed on the pavement.
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The video captured Ndibnu's surprise at finding himself collecting a food delivery from the scene of a serious accident.
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In the video, Ndibnu explained how he had ended up at the location after receiving a message from his delivery driver.
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"I DoorDashed some food, and my DoorDasher told me he got in a car accident, and he was like, ‘I can come meet him and get the food from him,'" he said as quoted by Fox News.
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As he approached the crash site, Ndibnu spotted what appeared to be his order on the pavement.
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However, he also appeared uncomfortable about collecting his food while the driver was dealing with the aftermath of the accident.
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He eventually walked over to collect the order.
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Before leaving, he apologised to Koroma and checked whether he was alright.
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The footage was subsequently shared on social media and attracted widespread attention.
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The attention also brought Koroma's circumstances into focus.
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The accident had left the driver facing several financial difficulties.
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William's recovery and transportation fund
Following the crash, Koroma started a GoFundMe campaign titled "William's Recovery and Transportation Fund" to raise money for another vehicle and other essential expenses.
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In his appeal, he explained that the accident happened while he was working on his final DoorDash delivery of the night.
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"My vehicle experienced brake failure, and I was involved in a major accident.
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My car was totaled, and I am deeply grateful that I survived and that no one else was seriously injured," Koroma wrote.
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Koroma said the loss of his vehicle had affected his ability to travel and work.
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He also revealed that he had lost his job after the accident.
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"Since the accident, I have been facing several challenges at once.
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Losing my vehicle has left me without reliable transportation, and I have also lost my job," he said.
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According to his fundraising appeal, the situation has made it difficult for him to manage everyday expenses, including food and other basic necessities.
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Koroma also said he was dealing with medical costs resulting from the accident.
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Fundraiser crosses $16,000
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As the video gained attention, Ndibnu shared a link to Koroma's fundraiser through his Instagram posts, allowing people who had watched the footage to contribute.
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The latest GoFundMe page shows that the campaign has collected $16,595 from 850 donations, against an updated target of $18,000.
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Koroma explained that the donations would primarily help him purchase another vehicle, allowing him to regain reliable transportation.
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Part of the money would also go towards medical bills and urgent living expenses.
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He said having a vehicle again would be an important step towards returning to work and improving his financial situation.
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In his appeal, Koroma thanked those supporting him and encouraged people who could not donate to share the fundraiser with others.
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