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A courageous supply driver who was killed making an attempt to cease a ‘vanjacking’ after clinging on to the passenger door for half a mile has been pictured for the primary time.
Claudiu-Carol Kondor, who was in his forties, was on his rounds delivering Amazon parcels on Tuesday night when his gray transit van was stolen in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
He was delivering a bundle to a home at about 6.45pm when he returned to see a person leaping into his car.
Mr Kondor tried to cease the thief by stepping into the van himself, however the suspect drove away at velocity, dragging the motive force for half a mile as he desperately frolicked of the door.
The silver Ford Transit Cargo then smashed into two parked vehicles, round half a mile from the place the theft occurred.
As Mr Kondor lay dying on the street, the thief drove off, and deserted the car six miles away in Heights Drive.
Police have now launched a manhunt for the thief following an incident that has rocked an interior metropolis neighbourhood.
Tons of of individuals have despatched their condolences to the motive force’s household on Fb, calling it ‘unfair, unhappy and heartbreaking.’ One mentioned: ‘No one ought to need to encounter this whereas merely finishing up their job.’
Claudiu-Carol Kondor, who was in his forties, has been named because the van driver
A supply driver has been tragically killed whereas making an attempt to cease a ‘vanjacking’ as he dropped off Amazon parcels in Leeds. His van is pictured above
The scene final evening the place the motive force was found after the general public tried to assist him
The motive force, who delivered Amazon parcels by way of a 3rd social gathering courier, was discovered critically injured on the scene shortly earlier than 7pm.
Officers attended and located the sufferer unconscious with members of the general public making an attempt to assist him.
Mr Kondor was given emergency therapy by ambulance workers however was pronounced useless on the scene a short while later, with police now launching a homicide inquiry.
Police later discovered the van round six miles away from the scene of the assault, in Highlands Stroll, Belle Isle.
West Yorkshire Police mentioned the motive force’s household are ‘utterly devastated’.
Mike Neill, Operations Supervisor of the SP Transport Group, launched a GoFundMe in Mr Kondor’s reminiscence.
It reads: ‘It’s with heavy hearts that we share the tragic information of the lack of our beloved colleague, Claudiu-Carol Kondor.
‘Claudiu was a devoted and cherished member of the SP Transport Group household, who tragically misplaced his life on August 20, 2024, throughout a battle that occurred within the midst of a van theft. This unimaginable loss has left us all devastated.
‘Claudiu was greater than only a colleague—he was a pal, a confidant, and a valued member of our crew. His dedication to his work and the camaraderie he dropped at the office won’t ever be forgotten. The impression of this tragedy extends far past our office, affecting all who had the privilege of figuring out Claudiu.
‘We’re launching this GoFundMe marketing campaign to assist Claudiu’s household throughout this extremely tough time.
‘Our objective is to alleviate a number of the monetary burdens they’re going through, together with funeral prices, authorized bills, and every other unexpected challenges that will come up. Whereas no amount of cash can fill the void left by Claudiu’s passing, we hope to supply some consolation and assist to his family members.
‘We perceive that it is a difficult time for everybody, and we’re grateful for any contribution you can also make, regardless of the scale. Each donation will go on to Claudiu’s household to assist them navigate the tough days forward.
Forensics officers on the scene investigating after the motive force was killed
Police later discovered the van round six miles away from the scene of the assault
‘Please contemplate donating to honour Claudiu’s reminiscence and to assist his household throughout this heartbreaking time. If you’re unable to contribute financially, sharing this marketing campaign along with your community would imply the world to us.’
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle mentioned: ‘Our investigation stays at an early stage however, based mostly on what we at present know, this seems to be a really stunning incident the place the sufferer has been killed whereas going about his enterprise as a parcel supply driver.
‘His household has been knowledgeable and they’re utterly devastated about what has occurred. We’re working to assist them at what’s a very tough time and are doing all the things we are able to to get them the solutions they want.
‘We’re finishing up intensive enquiries to determine the total circumstances and to establish the particular person whose extremely harmful actions have been chargeable for inflicting his dying.
‘We have now spoken to a lot of witnesses however are nonetheless very eager to listen to from anybody who witnessed any a part of this incident.
‘That enchantment covers the circumstances of the van being stolen in Alliance Avenue at about 6.45pm; the journey it took alongside Heights Drive to the place the sufferer was discovered; its actions because it fled the scene there; and its actions earlier than being discovered deserted in Highlands Stroll in Belle Isle, which is about six miles away.
‘We’re significantly eager to listen to from anybody who has seen the suspect within the van at any level after it was stolen or when it was deserted, and we ask that individuals who have been within the neighborhood of any a part of this incident test their dashcam, doorbell and residential CCTV footage to see if they’ve caught something that might help the investigation.
The thief drove away, leaving the sufferer dying on the street between the junctions of Heights Manner and Heights Financial institution. He was discovered on Heights Drive (pictured)
‘Folks shall be understandably appalled by this man’s dying in these circumstances, and I wish to reassure them that we’re completely decided to search out the particular person accountable.’
Photos present police, crime scene investigators and collision investigators combing for clues on Heights Drive, within the west of the town.
The van was discovered deserted a lot of hours later in Highlands Drive, a small cul-de-sac in south Leeds. It has been taken away for forensic evaluation.
Amazon mentioned the motive force was working for a 3rd social gathering courier delivering its parcels.
A spokesperson mentioned: ‘It is a horrible incident and our ideas and deepest sympathies are with the supply driver’s family members, household and colleagues at our supply service supplier.
‘We are going to do all that we are able to to help police with their investigations.’
Tributes to the van driver have been paid on Fb.
One wrote: ‘Poor man out working, little doubt to supply for his household, and a few low life scum has taken his van.
‘He is tried to cease them, so he does not lose his job and as an alternative he is misplaced his life.’
One other mentioned: ‘RIP to the poor man who’s misplaced his life doing an sincere day’s work and to his poor household.’
And a 3rd wrote: ‘My coronary heart breaks for this man and his household. What’s the world coming to when you’ll be able to’t even be protected doing all of your job. My ideas with the emergency companies who needed to attend this tonight too.’
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