{"id":34109,"date":"2026-10-08T11:57:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T11:57:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=34109"},"modified":"2026-10-08T11:57:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T11:57:34","slug":"a-maryland-doordash-drivers-brakes-failed-and-his-car-was-totalled-during-a-delivery-yet-he-still-told-the-customer-where-to-collect-the-food-the-video-went-viral-and-his-fundraiser-later-c","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=34109","title":{"rendered":"A Maryland DoorDash driver\u2019s brakes failed and his car was totalled during a delivery, yet he still told the customer where to collect the food; the video went viral and his fundraiser later climbed past $15,000"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-134785332,imgsize-56506,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/the-customer-decided-to-go-to-the-location-and-began-recording-as-he-approached-the-scene.jpg\" alt=\"A Maryland DoorDash driver\u2019s brakes failed and his car was totalled during a delivery, yet he still told the customer where to collect the food; the video went viral and his fundraiser later climbed past $15,000\" title=\"The customer decided to go to the location and began recording as he approached the scene\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"The customer decided to go to the location and began recording as he approached the scene\">The customer decided to go to the location and began recording as he approached the scene<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A DoorDash delivery driver in Maryland has become a hero after he delivered food to the customer despite being involved in a serious car accident. The driver&#8217;s brakes failed and his car got completely damaged, but he still contacted his customer and offered to let him collect the order from the accident scene.<!-- --> The customer recorded the unusual pickup, and the video soon went viral online. An fundraiser was also launched to help the driver replace his car and cover medical expenses.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/>The driver, identified as William Koroma, was making his last delivery of the night on Church Road in Bowie, Maryland, when the accident occurred, Fox News reported last month. According to Koroma, his vehicle suffered brake failure, resulting in a major crash. <!-- -->He survived the accident and later said that no one else was seriously injured.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/>Despite what had happened, Koroma contacted his customer, Glenn Ndibnu, to explain why he could not complete the delivery. Instead of simply cancelling the order, he told Ndibnu that he could come to the crash site and collect his food if he wanted.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/>Ndibnu decided to go to the location and began recording as he approached the scene. Several emergency vehicles were present, with their lights flashing. Koroma&#8217;s badly damaged car was visible nearby, while the customer&#8217;s food order had been placed on the pavement. The video captured Ndibnu&#8217;s surprise at finding himself collecting a food delivery from the scene of a serious accident.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>The unusual food pickup <\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/>In the video, Ndibnu explained how he had ended up at the location after receiving a message from his delivery driver. &#8220;I DoorDashed some food, and my DoorDasher told me he got in a car accident, and he was like, \u2018I can come meet him and get the food from him,'&#8221; he said as quoted by Fox News.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>As he approached the crash site, Ndibnu spotted what appeared to be his order on the pavement. However, he also appeared uncomfortable about collecting his food while the driver was dealing with the aftermath of the accident.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/>He eventually walked over to collect the order. Before leaving, he apologised to Koroma and checked whether he was alright.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/>The footage was subsequently shared on social media and attracted widespread attention. <!-- -->The attention also brought Koroma&#8217;s circumstances into focus. The accident had left the driver facing several financial difficulties.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>William&#8217;s recovery and transportation fund<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/>Following the crash, Koroma started a GoFundMe campaign titled &#8220;William&#8217;s Recovery and Transportation Fund&#8221; to raise money for another vehicle and other essential expenses.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/>In his appeal, he explained that the accident happened while he was working on his final DoorDash delivery of the night.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"36\"\/>&#8220;My vehicle experienced brake failure, and I was involved in a major accident. My car was totaled, and I am deeply grateful that I survived and that no one else was seriously injured,&#8221; Koroma wrote.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"38\"\/>Koroma said the loss of his vehicle had affected his ability to travel and work. He also revealed that he had lost his job after the accident.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"40\"\/>&#8220;Since the accident, I have been facing several challenges at once. Losing my vehicle has left me without reliable transportation, and I have also lost my job,&#8221; he said.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"43\"\/>According to his fundraising appeal, the situation has made it difficult for him to manage everyday expenses, including food and other basic necessities. Koroma also said he was dealing with medical costs resulting from the accident.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"45\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Fundraiser crosses $16,000 <\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"47\"\/>As the video gained attention, Ndibnu shared a link to Koroma&#8217;s fundraiser through his Instagram posts, allowing people who had watched the footage to contribute.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"50\"\/>The latest GoFundMe page shows that the campaign has collected $16,595 from 850 donations, against an updated target of $18,000.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"53\"\/>Koroma explained that the donations would primarily help him purchase another vehicle, allowing him to regain reliable transportation. Part of the money would also go towards medical bills and urgent living expenses.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"55\"\/>He said having a vehicle again would be an important step towards returning to work and improving his financial situation.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"57\"\/>In his appeal, Koroma thanked those supporting him and encouraged people who could not donate to share the fundraiser with others.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/us\/a-maryland-doordash-drivers-brakes-failed-and-his-car-was-totalled-during-a-delivery-yet-he-still-told-the-customer-where-to-collect-the-food-the-video-went-viral-and-his-fundraiser-later-climbed-past-15000\/articleshow\/134784880.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The customer decided to go to the location and began recording as he approached the scene A DoorDash delivery driver in Maryland has become a hero after he delivered food to the customer despite being involved in a serious car accident. 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