Community Rallies To Raise Money For Injured Uber Eats Driver

WESTPORT CT — A new campaign has been launched to raise money for an Uber Eats driver who was seriously injured over the weekend after her car was stolen outside a Westport restaurant.

According to the GoFundMe campaign, organized by Danielle Dobin, the driver is currently in an Intensive Care Unit due to her injuries, and the Westport Police Department will ensure 100 percent of funds raised through the campaign go to the driver.

"Please help this hard working member of our community and her family as she recovers from this vicious assault," the campaign's description reads.

As of Tuesday afternoon, the campaign has raised over $27,000 toward a $30,000 goal thanks to over 300 donations.

The description also noted checks can be dropped off at the Westport Police Department along with get well soon cards.

"Please help this woman know she is not alone as she recovers from this attack," the description reads.

According to police, the 64-year-old woman suffered a head injury after her white Hyundai was stolen from a Post Road East parking lot Saturday night.

See also: Uber Eats Driver, 64, Seriously Injured In Westport Car Theft: Police

In a news release, Police Lt. Dave Wolf said officers determined the woman was picking up an order from Golden Pizza when she noticed a person enter her unlocked car while she was inside the restaurant.

As she tried to intervene, the woman suffered a head injury and was taken to Norwalk Hospital for treatment, Wolf said.

An 18-year-old man and two juveniles were later arrested on charges in connection to the incident following a car chase along Interstate 95 that ended in Bridgeport. Wolf said police are still looking to recover the stolen Hyundai and identify and arrest the person who stole it.

Anyone who wishes to donate to the GoFundMe campaign can do so here.

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