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A Lyft passenger struck and killed by an oncoming automobile after his ride-share driver allegedly kicked him out in the course of Delaware’s Coastal Highway early Saturday used to work for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Sidney Wolf, 43, Clarksburg, Maryland, was beforehand a senior coverage advisor for Cuomo, in accordance with his LinkedIn web page. Cuomo responded to Wolf’s loss of life in a tweet he posted on Tuesday night.
“Shocked & saddened to hear this tragic news,” the former governor wrote. “Sid was a phenomenal public servant who worked relentlessly for the betterment of all NY’ers. My heart goes out to Lindsey & his two young daughters.”
Wolf’s household mentioned in a press release to FOX5 DC that it’s “an extremely difficult time for our family.”
DELAWARE POLICE ID PASSENGER KILLED AFTER LYFT DRIVER KICKED HIM OUT OF CAR ON HIGHWAY
“The level of shock and pain we feel right now cannot be measured as we continue to grieve,” the assertion mentioned. “We truly appreciate the outpouring of love and support we’ve received and kindly request that the family’s privacy is respected as we move through this process.”
Sidney Wolf, 43, is survived by his spouse Lindsey and their two daughters.
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Delaware State Police recognized Wolf because the sufferer on Monday. The Lyft operator reportedly sped away after the crash and has but to be recognized.
The incident occurred round 1:44 a.m. Saturday after the sufferer and his pals employed a Lyft driver to choose them up in Dewey Beach and drive them to their residence in Bethany Beach, police beforehand mentioned.
When a disagreement allegedly occurred between the Lyft operator and their fares, police mentioned the Lyft operator terminated the trip, stopped in the course of the lanes and demanded all six passengers get out of the car.
A 27-year-old driver in a 2016 Toyota Corolla approaching the stopped car tried to keep away from it and altered lanes. However, he didn’t see the sufferer who exited the rear proper passenger door and struck him, in accordance with authorities.
![Sidney Wolf, a Lyft passenger, died on the Delaware Coastal Highway early Saturday after the ride-driver kicked him and five others out of the vehicle in the middle of the road over a disagreement, authorities said.](https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2022/07/640/320/delaware-state-police-lyft.png?ve=1&tl=1)
Sidney Wolf, a Lyft passenger, died on the Delaware Coastal Highway early Saturday after the ride-driver kicked him and 5 others out of the car in the course of the highway over a disagreement, authorities mentioned.
(Delaware State Police)
Wolf was pronounced lifeless on the scene. No different passengers have been injured.
While the Corolla instantly pulled over, police mentioned the Lyft operator sped away from the scene.
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Troopers requested anybody who witnessed the collision to please contact Master Corporal Argo by calling (302) 703-3264.