Texas DoorDash driver gets hit by a car fleeing from police and still delivers the order
Texas DoorDash driver He didn’t let the pain of being hit by a car stop him from delivering an order. A less dedicated driver might have seen the cop heading towards them, jumped in his car, and canceled the order.
This hero delivery driver didn’t do that. It hit the hood of a car driven by a burglary suspect who refused to stop during an attempt to stop traffic.
Understandably left the order. But just for a moment.
Texas DoorDash driver restores order after being hit by a car fleeing police. (Cheng Xin/Getty Images)
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As the suspect, identified by police as Torrance Whitaker, fled the car and ran toward it, the DoorDash driver grabbed the order, which slid off the hood and landed in front of the car on the street.
He then began completing the delivery as officers chased the man, who jumped fences and ran through yards in a Houston neighborhood.
Witness Lily Portillo, whose cameras captured the incident, said, “I was on the phone with my husband and I heard someone crash. Wait a minute, I heard a voice from the police. When he came out my door, I think it was HPD parked on my mulch like here!” he said. KTRK.
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“It’s amazing how the girl delivered the food. I asked her if she was okay and she said she was okay. I need a big tip. I hope someone finds her and I hope she’s okay.”
Houston Police are using their K-9 unit to capture the suspect who hit a DoorDash driver during a police pursuit. (Jan Tyler)
After being chased for several yards, a Houston Police K-9 eventually catches up to him and he is arrested.
According to the press, court documents state that Whitaker was charged with aggravated assault for hitting the deliveryman with his car while he was running from police.
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KTRK spoke with the DoorDash driver. Like a hero, he did not want to be identified. He is in a lot of pain but has avoided breaking any bones. He is also considering filing a lawsuit against the suspect’s insurance.
What a story of great dedication. This order was delivered if the delivery driver was physically able to do so.
There is little hesitation. He needs to recover a bit, then he gets back to work. A truly impressive work.
