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Daily Mail
20-07-2025
- Daily Mail
How a young motorbike rider's 'escape from reality' turned to tragedy in fatal police chase
An influencer has died after getting himself into a high-speed chase with police who thought he had no number plates. Bradley Wilder, 20, died on impact after losing control of his bike and falling off near Newcastle CBD, in NSW, on Saturday night. Police initially tried to intercept Mr Wilder on King Street in Hamilton at 7.30pm as his motorbike did not appear to have number plates. Instead of pulling over Mr Wilder sped off through a number of suburbs as police followed in close pursuit. Witnesses said they saw the motorbike travelling at a tremendous speed during the chase. Mr Wilder led police south along the Pacific Highway at Charlestown before he fatally hit a traffic pole five minutes into the chase and was declared dead at the scene. His cousin, Monique, said he was usually a 'safe rider' and could not figure out what would have prompted him to flee. 'Bradley was such a soft spoken, well-behaved and respectful young man towards absolutely everyone he crossed paths with,' she said. He told her that his work as a delivery driver, gym and riding his motorbike were his treasured escape from reality. She said her cousin bought his latest bike only two months ago. 'I have [sic] drove with him a few times he has ridden his bike since purchasing it. 'He has always been such a safe rider so for all this speculation and knowing him as the person he is it is definitely out of character for him. 'I'm so very heart broken, my baby cousin taken way too soon under such avoidable circumstances. 'One wrong mistake and it cost him his life, which he did not deserve at all.' Mr Wilder was also the sole carer for his ill father, Craig, who is expected to undergo a lung transplant in Sydney, after which Mr Wilder was supposed to be around to provide care. His family have since posted a number of tributes on social media remembering the 'soft spoken, well-behaved and respectful' man they knew. Police declared a critical incident following Mr Wilder's death. NSW Police Assistant Commissioner David Waddell could not confirm the speed but said Mr Wilder was 'definitely speeding'. Although police initially believed Mr Wilder's bike did not have any plates Assistant Commissioner Waddell said they were simply obscured. 'This is a tragic set of circumstances,' he said. The police officers who attended the scene were 'obviously traumatised', he added. A crime scene has since been established and a critical incident team has begun its investigation. The investigation will also be subject of an independent review by the Professional Standards Command and oversight by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission. Anyone who has dashcam footage or CCTV footage or the pursuit has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
The Sun
17-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Amazon driver reveals exactly how much they get paid every day – and it doesn't matter how many parcels you deliver
AN AMAZON driver has revealed exactly how much he gets paid per day, and it doesn't matter how many parcels he delivers. As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, many Brits are looking for side hustles to give themselves a cash boost. 3 3 3 From flogging clothes on ebay, to setting up your own vending machine, cash-savvy Brits are inventive when it comes to coming up with new ways to make extra pennies. And one man, has revealed that he does shifts as an Amazon delivery driver, alongside his other jobs, as a football coach and a mechanic. Taking to TikTok, Alex (@alexthemech) who is saving up cash to relocate to Spain, shared a "quick explanation" of the amount he makes per shift. The driver revealed that Amazon workers get a set "standard pay" each day, regardless of how many parcels he delivers. 'So it's £150 per day for a normal van or £165 for a long wheelbase van", he shared. Alex, who uses his own van to do his rounds shared that it doesn't matter whether he does 70 stops or 170 stops, "the pay doesn't change". "You have some drivers that are relatively slow and take it nice and easy", he explained. "They might have 70 stops a day." "And you have drivers that are quick and love doing 140 stops. But the pay stays the same." However, he added that you can't choose how many stops you are given, and have to get through all of the stops, or it is taken out of your wages. I'm a mum-of-2 and was a broke teaching assistant on £840 a month - now I've made 46k doing a side hustle anyone can do Alex, who recorded the video after a "nice and easy" day driving around Wales, making 100 stops, added that you have to pay for your own fuel, with Amazon then reimbursing you 19p per mile after two weeks. Commenting under the video, one TikToker asked: "Did you say 19p a mile? That is far too low! "That must be costing you out of pocket surely." Replying to the comment, Alex explained: "Yep that's correct 19p. "I usually lose about £5 per day in my van but other drivers who have smaller 1.6 diesel vans make a couple of pounds each day." In a second video, Alex revealed that you can earn more during a shift, if you do a "split" with a driver who is struggling. For example, if another driver is only available to deliver half of their allocated parcels, you can do the other half before them and earn an extra £75, meaning they only get paid £75, instead of £150. Alex added that you can also get bonuses of up to £12 for good reviews from customers, and can lose money due to bad reviews. The video has likely left many intrigued, as it has gone viral, racking up over 130,000 views on the video sharing platform.
The Independent
14-07-2025
- The Independent
Police finish pizza delivery after arresting driver
Police officers in Phoenix, Arizona, delivered a customer's pizza after arresting the original delivery driver. Footage released by Phoenix's Tempe Police Department showed officers handcuffing an individual before retrieving the food from his car. The officers informed the surprised customer at her door that her ' GrubHub guy got arrested but we're still delivering your pizza'. The police force shared the footage online, saying: 'The order was Hot-N-Ready, and the suspect was Caught-N-Steady.' Watch the video in full above.
Sky News
13-07-2025
- Sky News
Amazon driver dies after van hit by train at level crossing in Kent
An Amazon delivery driver has died after a van was hit by a train at a level crossing in Kent. Police were called to the railway line in Teynham, near Sittingbourne, shortly after 12.45pm on Sunday following reports of a train striking a van. Emergency crews attended but the person died at the scene. Southeastern Railway, which runs services on the line, said no services were running between Gillingham and Faversham as major disruption was expected until the end of the day. No one else was injured in the incident. An Amazon spokesperson said in a statement: "This is a terrible incident and our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the delivery driver's family and loved ones during this difficult time. "We will work with police and the delivery service provider as they investigate." It is understood the person who died was delivering Amazon parcels when the incident happened. The cause of the collision is under investigation.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
Amazon delivery driver dies after train hits van at level crossing
An Amazon delivery driver has died after their van was hit by a train at a level crossing in Kent. British Transport Police said it was called to the railway line in Tonge, near Sittingbourne, shortly after 12.45pm on Sunday following reports of a train striking a van. Local police, ambulance and fire and rescue services also attended, but the person died at the scene. Footage shared on social media appeared to show a large fire producing black smoke in a rural area lined with trees, while other images showed helicopters landing on fields next to the railway line. Southeastern Railway, which runs services on the line, said no services were running between Gillingham and Faversham as major disruption was expected until the end of the day. No one else was injured in the incident. An Amazon spokesperson said in a statement: 'This is a terrible incident and our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the delivery driver's family and loved ones during this difficult time. 'We will work with police and the delivery service provider as they investigate.' It is understood the victim was delivering Amazon parcels when the incident happened. The cause of the collision is under investigation. ⚠️ ONGOING: Disruption at #Teynham to continue until the end of the day❌ No High speed trains via Gravesend or Medway Towns🚌 Buses Replace trains Gillingham – Faversham & Sittingbourne – SheernessFull details: — Southeastern (@Se_Railway) July 13, 2025 David Davidson, chief operating officer at Southeastern Railway, said: 'A train was involved in a collision with a van at a level crossing near Teynham earlier this afternoon. 'We are working with the emergency services and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) following this incident.' In a later update, Mr Davidson said: 'We are deeply saddened to confirm that the driver of the road vehicle involved in the collision with a train earlier today has tragically died. 'Our thoughts are with their family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. 'No one else was injured in the incident. We are working hard to reopen the line later this evening and expect to run a full service tomorrow.' Replacement buses are currently running between Gillingham and Faversham and Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea with the line still blocked, while ticket acceptance was in place on other Southeastern high-speed trains, Thameslink and Fast Track buses, Mr Davidson said. Passengers on the train involved in the crash were transferred on to another train and taken to Sittingbourne for onward travel. Kent Police said it was called to a report of the collision at a level crossing in Lower Road, Teynham, at 12.43pm, and that patrols remain at the scene. South East Coast Ambulance Service said crews including its Hazardous Area Response Team attended the scene, and were joined by regional Air Ambulance providers.
