AN increasing demand for gasoline in parts of Florida has drivers worrying about a potential shortage with Hurricane Milton looming.

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall on Florida‘s Gulf Coast late Wednesday into early Thursday morning as millions of residents hit the road to avoid the storm’s destructive path.

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As time slowly runs out to evacuate storm surge areas, a mass exodus has created an extraordinary demand for gasoline and diesel, leaving some gas stations dry.

Almost 1,500, or 19.7%, of gas stations in Florida were without fuel as of 6 pm on Tuesday, CNN reported, citing the gas price tracking service GasBuddy.

“It’s a testament to how fast the storm is moving and how intense it is,” Partick De Hann, an energy analyst at GasBuddy, told the outlet.

“It’s a game changer.”

However, as drivers fear being left stranded on the road without fuel, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ensured the state’s gasoline supply is well stocked.

“The state of Florida has incredible fuel reserves ahead of Milton, and it utilized as needed following the storm,” DeSantis told reporters on Wednesday.

“We’ve already dispatched a lot of fuel in the lead-up to this, but we still have on hand 1.6 million gallons of diesel and 1.1 million gallons of gasoline.

“Right now, there is no fuel shortage. However, demand has been extraordinarily high, and some gas stations have run out.”

DeSantis said to combat the shortage at certain gas stations, the Florida Highway Patrol has been escorting 106 fuel tankers, carrying nearly a million gallons of gasoline, across the affected areas.

The governor acknowledged on Tuesday that the shortage could be a result of drivers panic buying at certain gas stations.

“Fuel continues to arrive to the state of Florida. But lines at gas stations have been long, and gas stations are running out quicker than they otherwise would,” he said at the time.

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It comes as…

• Hurricane Milton, with 155 mph winds and potential 15-foot storm surge waves, is expected to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast directly.
• Heartstopping moment fearless boffins are battered by Milton as they fly into the eye of the storm.
• ‘Price-gouging’ hotels slammed for charging Hurricane Milton evacuees $600 per night
• Publix was forced to alter store hours at 500 locations and close some shops entirely.
• Watch the moment sick passengers are airlifted off a stranded cruise ship.

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Meanwhile, DeSantis again urged people who were in storm surge areas to evacuate with little time remaining until Milton arrived.

“The roads and interstates, they are flowing. But the best option would probably be just to evacuate within your own county to one of the shelters,” he said.

DeSantis said there are 149 emergency shelters open throughout the state.

The safe havens are currently housing about 31,000 people and have a capacity for nearly 200,000.

The governor described Milton’s strength as “just a whisker shy” of Category 5.

“While there is the hope that it will weaken more before landfall, there is a high confidence that this hurricane is going to pack a major, major punch and do an awful lot of damage,” he added.

Millions are still reeling from the catastrophic devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene two weeks ago.

More than 220 people died after Helene barreled through the United States southeast region.

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THE obsessed teen who stalked and murdered schoolgirl Holly Newton has been unmasked for the first time as her ex-boyfriend.

Logan MacPhail, 17, stabbed the 15-year-old 36 times in a darkened alley just days after she dumped him.

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He was consumed by jealousy when she ended their 18-month relationship and followed her for 45 minutes before attacking her with a kitchen knife.

MacPhail was convicted of murder in August but could not be identified due to his age.

A judge has now ruled he can be named and photographed meaning that details of their “toxic” relationship can finally be revealed.

The twisted teen will be sentenced later this month when he will be given a life term for killing Holly on January 27 last year.

The pair met three years earlier when they both attended Army Cadets in Consett, Co Durham.

They grew closer and after around 18 months began dating.

But MacPhail was a troubled youth who had autism and educational needs and attended a special school in Gateshead.

Friends said the couple would argue often and had broken up on a number of occasions.

They always got back together but on Saturday, January 21 – six days before Holly died – she ended it for the final time.

The jury at MacPhail’s trial heard that he struggled to accept it was finally over.

Prosecutor David Brooke KC told Newcastle crown court: “Logan MacPhail was struggling to come to terms with the break-up.

“It is clear he was very unhappy about it.”

On the Thursday of that week the then 16-year-old left his house telling his mum he was going to the shops.

Instead he travelled to Holly’s home in Haltwhistle, Northumberland, saying he wanted to get his possessions including a PlayStation back, but her mum would not let him in.

Meanwhile, his mother had alerted police when he failed to return from his shopping trip. Officers found him in Haltwhistle in the early hours of Friday and took him home.

Later that day he was sent home from school after telling teachers he was tired.

But instead of going back to his house in Gateshead he caught two buses to Hexham, Northumberland, where Holly attended school.

He had pestered her friends to try and “trick” Holly into meeting him, leaving her “extremely nervous”, the court heard.

She messaged pals: “He’s basically stalking me at this point. He’s gonna follow me until I talk to him.”

Holly’s worried mum contacted the police who spoke to staff at Queen Elizabeth High School.

It was arranged that she would not leave school at the end of the day if he was hanging around.

But the coast appeared clear so she walked into Hexham town centre with two friends at 3.20pm.

Around 4pm, MacPhail spotted the group and followed them, making sure he was not seen.

Haunting CCTV footage played to court showed him staring at her outside a pizza takeaway.

Moments later, at 4.45pm, he approached Holly.

Mr Brooke said: “Holly was not at all happy about seeing him. Eventually she agreed to speak to him in an alley. What Holly didn’t know was that he had brought a knife with him.”

Passers-by then heard screams as MacPhail repeatedly stabbed Holly in the alley.

A boy she was with and two brave locals leapt to her aid, but she died in hospital from her injuries.

The boy also suffered a number of stab wounds but survived.

MacPhail admitted stabbing Holly but denied her murder, claiming his mind went blank moments before the attack.

The jury dismissed his explanation and convicted him of murder at the end of August. They also convicted him of wounding the boy with intent.

At the end of the case Holly’s mum Micala Trussler said: “Holly was a beautiful child. She grew into a funny and happy teen.

“There was nothing Holly couldn’t do. She loved all types of sport and she would give anything a go at least once.

“From being a young child she fell in love with dancing. It gave her an opportunity to express herself and helped her self-confidence.”

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PLAYSTATION has announced that it will soon delist the latest game in one of its most popular exclusive series.

Fans have until the end of October to purchase it and any DLC they may want, before it is gone for good.

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If you purchase it before it is removed from the store, then you will still be able to play it after the deadline.

LittleBigPlanet 3 is the last game in the popular 2D platforming series, where players play as the adorable Sackboy.

It’s known for its high level of customisation, not just for player characters, but also with the built-in level designer.

However, the servers have since shut down for LittleBigPlanet 3, meaning people can no longer post their creations online or download others.

However, people are still playing the game, whether that’s the included levels, or user-made levels they downloaded.

If you want to try out LittleBigPlanet 3 for yourself, you have until the end of October to purchase it.

A statement about the game reads: “Last chance to purchase LittleBigPlanet 3 and DLC from the PlayStation Store.

“After 10 years of playing, creating and sharing content in LittleBigPlanet 3, the game and our entire range of LittleBigPlanet DLC will be removed from the PlayStation Store on October 31, 2024.

“Anyone that currently owns or purchases LittleBigPlanet 3 or any LittleBigPlanet DLC before it is delisted for sale, will still be able to access their purchased games and content after its removal.

“This is a friendly heads-up that if anyone in the community or any newcomers still wish to own a digital copy of LittleBigPlanet 3 or any LittleBigPlanet DLC currently available for purchase – this is your last chance to do so!

“Thank you for your continued support and understanding.”

While the LittleBigPlanet series is no longer in development, it has been replaced by the new Sackboy series.

Featuring the same loveable protagonist, Sackboy: A Big Adventure is the latest mainline game in the series.

It moves from the 2D platforming of the LittleBigPlanet series to 3D though it is still a similar style of game.

However, the series has dropped the content creation features that make the original series so iconic.

If you want to read more about PlayStation, check out why PC players hate PlayStation exclusives.

THERE’S an Amazon deal right now that is perfect for the cooks in the kitchen looking to make meal preparation a bit easier.

The Prime Day deal is offering an Instant Pot for $59, a 46% savings off the original price.

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The Instant Pot Duo Plus is a 9-in-1 device that functions as a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, yogurt maker and more.

There are 15 customizable programs so that you can cook a variety of food from ribs, soups, beans, and desserts.

It’s made of stainless-steel with a tri-ply bottom for even cooking.

The description on Amazon’s site claims you can pressure cook one-pot meals “up to 70% faster than traditional cooking methods.”

It includes 10 safety features, plus overheat protection and a safe-locking lid.

The pot can cook for up to six people.

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The Instant Pot is an Amazon “Best Seller.”

Shoppers who purchased this kitchen accessory said it works well and described the ability to sear before cooking.

They have suggested reading the directions first.

Another customer described this purchase as a, “game changer.”

“It is also quiet and we barely hear it until the steam starts to release, which still isn’t very loud,” added a reviewer.

People have admitted they got it on sale but “it is worth the investment.”

PRIME DEAL

In order to score Amazon’s Prime Day deals, you must be an Amazon Prime member.

An annual Prime membership will cost you $139. It allows users 30-days free and then auto-renews yearly.

There’s an option to go month-to-month for $14.99 but you won’t get the added savings when you pay in full for a year.

Prime benefits not only include access to Prime Day but you’re also able to get free and faster delivery and access to

KAMALA Harris chugged a beer during her appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in her latest pre-election stunt.

The Democratic presidential nominee cracked open a can of Miller High Life as she appeared on the CBS comedy show, but her appearance was slammed by her opponent Donald Trump.

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Harris also branded her Republican challenger a “loser” before joking, “This is what happens when I drink.”

The Late Show slot was one of a blitz of media appearances made by the Vice President in recent days, following the Call Her Daddy podcast, ABC’s The View, CBS’s 60 Minutes, and Howard Stern’s SiriusXM radio show.

Colbert, 60, started the segment with Harris by discussing the so-called “vibes” of the election.

“When you first became the nominee and named Tim Walz as your vice president nominee, people were calling it the vibe election,” he said. “The vibes were all good.”

He added that voters picking their president “just want somebody they can have a beer with.”

Trump is famously teetotal.

“So would you like to have a beer with me?” Colbert asked Harris, 59. “So I can tell people what that’s like?”

Harris nodded before Colbert pulled out two cans of Miller High Life, brewed in the crucial swing state of Wisconsin.

Referring to the Veep’s choice of beer, Colbert admitted, “We asked ahead of time because I can’t just be giving a drink to the vice president of the United States without asking.”

Explaining her pick, Harris said, “Okay, the last time I had beer was at a baseball game with Doug,” referring to her husband Doug Emhoff.

As both took a sip, Harris repeated Miller High Life’s slogan, “The champagne of beers,” before bursting into her trademark laugh.

Colbert, who earlier this year attended an extravagant New York City fundraiser for President Joe Biden, also spent his monologue fact-checking claims by Trump and praising Harris.

Kamala drinks a beer to show Americans how relatable she is, but she ends up looking like an out-of-touch elitist trying to gaslight everyone into thinking she’s one of them.

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Harris mocked Trump in response to Colbert’s question over whether her opponent had lost the 2020 election.

“I’m going to tell you what some of the people in my rallies – quite a few people show up, by the way – you know, when you lost millions of jobs, you lost manufacturing, you lost automotive plants, you lost the election,” she said.

“What does that make you? A loser.”

She added, “This is what somebody at my rallies said. I thought it was funny,” before joking, “This is what happens when I drink beer!”

The Trump campaign slammed her appearance on the network comedy show.

“Kamala drinks a beer to show Americans how relatable she is, but she ends up looking like an out-of-touch elitist trying to gaslight everyone into thinking she’s one of them,” Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung posted on X.

Trump has announced plans to hold a major rally at New York’s Madison Square Garden just over a week before Election Day.

The rally in the heavily Democrat city on October 27 will follow other planned mass events in Coachella, California, and Aurora, Colorado.

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THE New England Patriots made a huge move concerning rookie quarterback Drake Maye.

The NFL team has now lost four games in a row after their upset win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1.

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On Tuesday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the 2024 first-round pick Maye will take over as the Patriots‘ starting quarterback.

The next day, New England first-year head coach Jerod Mayo confirmed the report to reporters.

“Going forward, Drake gives us the best chance to win now and going forward. He’s been getting better every single week. … Solely my decision to make this choice,” Mayo said.

The 22-year-old Maye will start against the Houston Texans in Week 6.

Maye has been getting reps in practice with New England’s offense to get him ready to play in game-day action.

Under veteran signal-caller Jacoby Brissett, as the team’s starter, the Patriots went 1-4 and averaged 12.4 points per game.

He hasn’t been in an ideal situation, playing behind five different starting offensive line combinations and throwing to a wide receiver group that ranks last in the NFL in receptions (39) and receiving yards (342).

However, Brissett is 79-of-135 for 686 yards, with just two touchdowns and one interception in five games.

His latest start saw him not reach 100 passing yards until the fourth quarter.

“It just wasn’t good enough,” Mayo told reporters about Brissett’s Week 5 performance versus the Miami Dolphins on Monday.

“I thought we played well enough defensively and on special teams to win the football game.

“As the quarterback – and he understands this – he touches the ball on every single play, and we didn’t win the game or score enough points to win the game.

“I think he would echo that same sentiment that it wasn’t good enough.”

Maye played one game this season as he entered the Week 3 loss to the New York Jets.

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The North Carolina product completed 4-of-8 passes for 22 yards.

Maye also rushed two times for 12 yards.

New England sits last in the AFC East.

The rebuilding team is expected to play Maye, who signed a four-year, $36.6 million over the summer.

Maye played two seasons at UNC and was the Player of the Year, Offensive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year in the Atlantic Coast Conference as a redshirt freshman in 2022.

NICK Cannon hilariously chowed down on cupcakes featuring his baby mamas and exes – including Kim Kardashian – for his 44th birthday.

Comedian Nick received the cheeky gift from his The Daily Cannon podcast co-star, Wild ‘N Out alum Rosa Acosta.

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Taking to Instagram yesterday, she shared a video panning across no less than 12 cakes featuring edible frosting of his former flames.

In another, Rosa is seen presenting the presenter with the goods, revealing she had chosen the “twelve most relevant” ladies to feature.

She soon challenged him to “pick one” to eat, a request he declined, complaining: “I don’t like this game!”

Rosa wrote in her caption: “Happy Bday @nickcannon. I hope you are enjoying all your cupcakes. Don’t miss @dailycannonshow every week !”

Nick’s baby mamas Brie Tiesi, Brittany Bell, Abby de la Rosa, Alyssa Scott, LaNisha Cole and Mariah Carey had been plastered onto the sweet treats, as well as TLC‘s Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas and singer Christina Milian.

Models Jessica White and Selita Ebanks were included too, with Pussycat Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger a surprise name thrown into the mix.

The Masked Singer host had his first two kids, Moroccan and Monroe, with Mariah while they were married in 2011.

After they split in 2014, he welcomed son Golden and daughter Powerful Queen with Brittany in 2017 and 2020, respectively.

Then the overlaps started. He had twins Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir with DJ Abby in June 2021.

That same year, he and Alyssa had a baby boy named Zen, who died of brain cancer at five months old.

In 2022, he and model Bre welcomed son Legendary, who was followed months later by daughter Onyx Ice with model LaNisha.

He had three more babies that same year: Rise Messiah with Brittany, Beautiful Zeppelin with Abby, and Halo Marie with Alyssa.

Having 11 kids to support is not a problem for a big celebrity like Nick, from a financial point of view.

But being able to support all of his kids emotionally is something that he himself has admitted is a big challenge, as he revealed on an episode of The Checkup with Dr. Agus in December 2022.

He said: “Being a father of multiple kids, it’s always the biggest guilt on me is that I don’t get to spend enough time with all my children, one ‘cause I’m constantly working and two because I’m just spread thin.”

And, in late January, the Nick Cannon Show host opened up about the challenges of having 12 kids.

He opened up to People about raising kids of various ages.

“My entire life is challenging. I don’t live a normal existence, but I embrace it. I love challenges,” Nick admitted.

“I wouldn’t say there was one specific thing that stands out more than another.

“Every day, there’s a new challenge, and I accept it.”

When asked what the most rewarding part about fatherhood is, Nick revealed it was hearing his kids say, “I love you, Daddy.”

“I’m chilling right now,” he said when pressed about wanting more children.

“There are no plans on the horizon as of yet.”

“It’s so funny, everybody’s always trying to get me to have more kids,” Nick joked.

“It’s like, 12 ain’t enough?” the TV personality concluded.

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THE Miami Dolphins have been tipped to trade for a top NFL Draft pick who has flopped so far in his career.

The AFC East team are struggling so far during the 2024-25 NFL season, falling to a 2-3 record.

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They have had to contend with a number of on the field issues, injuries and problems away from the game.

The Dolphins have also had to struggle with their superstar quarterback Tua Tagovailoa being out.

The 26-year-old suffered the fourth concussion of his career against the Buffalo Bills in Week 2.

Has was placed on injured reserve ever since, with no confirmed return date in sight.

There have been calls for the QB to even retire from worried fans and analysts.

He only signed a $212 million, four year contract, over the summer, in a huge investment.

The Dolphins were confident backup QB Tyler Huntley would be able to fill in his spot.

But he has not lived up to expectation, guiding his team to a narrow 15-10 win over the New England Patriots.

They are now entering their NFL bye week, which gives the 26-year-old time to become more familiar with their playbook.

It also gives Tua breathing room to recover from his concussion, if he is able to return this season.

But the Dolphins have now been tipped to make a move for another player in the quarterback position.

Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports has suggested they make a move for Dallas Cowboys star Trey Lance.

The backup QB is a former No3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers.

He was booted out of the Bay Area, having played his rookie season behind Jimmy Garoppolo.

Lance got the starting spot in his second year, but his season ended due to a broken ankle in Week 2.

Garoppolo then came back, got injured again, but was replaced by Brock Purdy, who has impressed ever since.

Lance was then traded to the Cowboys for a fourth-round pick.

He is in the final year of his $34 million rookie contract, with a base salary of just $1m a year.

And the 24-year-old could be a cheap option for the Dolphins and head coach Mike McDaniel.

“Tua Tagovailoa may return, but it feels irresponsible to trust he’ll stay upright and/or safe,” Benjamin said.

“Coach Mike McDaniel was with the San Francisco 49ers when the dynamic but unpolished Lance was drafted high.”

The NFL trade deadline is on November 5, with around four weeks left to get deals across the line.

Lance has managed 797 passing yards, 5 touchdown and 3 interceptions during his NFL career.

The Dolphins had a dreadful start to the year, being blown out by the Tennessee Titans.

The same happened against the Bills, and they were also hammered by the Seattle Seahawks.

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IN one shocking scene in Ryan Murphy’s Monsters, Lyle Menendez has his toupee ripped off by his mother Kitty which is a moment based on Lyle’s testimony in court. 

Lyle’s hair became a constant reference point for the media when the brothers stood trial for the murder of their parents, which they committed on August 20, 1989. 

In the show, Kitty’s revelation is the moment that causes Lyle’s brother Erik to open up about the abuse perpetrated by their father, and the chain of events leading to their parents’ murder begins. 

Here’s everything you need to know about Lyle’s hair. 

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Lyle began to lose his hair at a young age and experts claim that this could be a result of anxiety. 

The two brothers had a difficult relationship with their father and Lyle’s younger brother, Erik, claimed that their father had been sexually abusive.

Although José was alleged to be the person causing Lyle’s anxiety, he was said to be critical of his son’s early hair loss and ordered him to wear a wig. 

Lyle reportedly bought his toupee from the Hair Replacement Center in Los Angeles for $1450 in 1988. 

In their court testimonies, the brothers said that during a family dinner, five days before the murder of José and Kitty, Lyle announced his intention to marry Jamie Lee Pisarcik. 

When his parents disapproved, he argued that his parents got married young which allegedly made his mother stand up and rip off his toupee. 

In his court testimony, Lyle said that Erik “didn’t know I had a hairpiece. I was completely embarrassed in front of my brother”.

Erik said that this was the moment that made him open up to his brother about his alleged abuse by José. 

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The moment that Kitty rips off Lyle’s toupee is dramatized in Ryan Murphy’s controversial Netflix series Monsters.

The actor who plays Lyle, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, told Deadline that he saw Lyle’s “wig as a mask of sorts”.

He continued: “It’s not one that he imposes on himself. 

“It’s imposed by his father and the perfectionist standard that Lyle has to live up to. 

“It’s a mask that hides a deeply, deeply wounded inner child who surfaces in episode four.”

The production and costume team used Nicholas’ real hair for most scenes during the show. 

He said: “They used my real hair for almost the entire production, but styled it to look like it was a toupée by teasing it. 

“The only time where it’s not my real hair is if there’s a gag. 

“So if the wig comes off, like the scene at the dinner table, or the scene where it gets snatched off while I’m in the prison showers, they would put the bald cap on.”

The Mendendez brothers and their families have been critical of the series.

However, a renewed interest in the brothers’ case has seen a swell of support for the brothers from the public and from celebrities including Kim Kardashian.

A DELIVERY driver has been left shocked by a check from DoorDash after his car was destroyed in a hit-and-run.

Veteran Cory Petersen was delivering orders for DoorDash in May when a reckless driver smashed into his car and drove away.

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Petersen’s 2018 Honda Accord was undrivable after the front end was destroyed in an accident in Omaha, Nebraska.

Pictures of the vehicle after the wreck show the car’s airbags hanging out of the steering wheel and dashboard.

Petersen was told the damage would cost around $17,000 to repair, according to a June report from local NBC affiliate WOWT.

The former Marine went to his insurance company, USAA, but they denied his claim because they weren’t aware he was delivering food.

“I’m learning that there’s a special type of insurance to add onto your full coverage insurance and it’s called the ‘rideshare gap protection,’ I believe,” Petersen said.

“I didn’t have that, so apparently they’re telling me my full coverage will not cover my vehicle.”

Meanwhile, DoorDash originally said it was the rider’s responsibility to pay for the damage.

Mike Koley, an eyewitness to the incident, said the hit-and-run driver deliberately left the scene of the crash.

“The driver kind of looked around, looked left and right, and jumped in his car to see if it will run, puts it in drive, and takes off,” Koley told WOWT.

Petersen then obtained a lawyer after WOWT’s report in June – who stepped in and contacted DoorDash.

The attorney confirmed to the outlet that he convinced DoorDash’s insurance to send Petersen a check for over $17,000.

“I was shocked,” Cory said.

“I couldn’t believe it, especially since I was trying for several months and I wasn’t getting anywhere.”

The U.S. Sun has reached out to DoorDash for comment.

The check made out to Peterson covered the repairs to his car, meaning the driver can now get back to work.

However, Koley said he still hoped for accountability from the hit-and-run driver.

“I just wish there was a way to find the individual who caused all this, because ultimately, he’s the one that should be paying for it,” Koley said.

“But I’m so glad it worked out for [Petersen].”

Petersen and his lawyer urged anyone using their own car to work for anything similar to a ride-share company to check their auto insurance policy.

Insurance policies require a rideshare endorsement to ensure coverage after a crash – and it also adds protection if the delivery driver isn’t responsible for the damage.