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Lyft Driver Fatally Shot by Passenger in Union City, GA – Police Investigate

Union City, Ga. – Authorities are currently investigating the tragic murder of a Lyft driver that occurred early Wednesday morning in Union City. The victim, identified as Reginald T. Folks, 35, was fatally shot on South Fulton Parkway near Stonewall Tell Road. When police arrived at the scene, they found the accused shooter, Koby Minor, still present. Minor allegedly shot Folks while he was giving him a ride to his residence, the motive behind the …

Teen Arrested for Fatal Shooting of Afghan Interpreter Turned Lyft Driver

Alexandria, Virginia – A tragic incident unfolded in July 2023 when a Lyft driver, Nasrat Ahmad Yar, was fatally shot during an attempted car theft. The 31-year-old had served as an interpreter for U.S. Army Special Forces in Afghanistan for a decade before eventually resettling with his family in Virginia. Chief Pamela Smith of the Metropolitan Police Department expressed sorrow over the loss, highlighting Ahmad Yar’s dedication to both his service in the military and …

Florida Woman Alleges Ride-Share Company Lyft Negligent in S*xual Assault Lawsuit

ORLANDO, Florida – Tabatha Means, a resident of Florida, has filed a lawsuit against the ride-share company Lyft for her alleged s*xual assault by one of their drivers in 2019. Means claims that the Lyft driver followed her into her home and assaulted her after dropping her off. This incident resulted in Means becoming pregnant and giving birth to her youngest son prematurely, who spent nearly a month in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), …