Tragic Hit-and-Run Incident Leads to Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Uber Driver and Company

Family of Leah Kahare Files Lawsuit Against Uber

In a heartbreaking turn of events, the family of Leah Kahare has initiated a wrongful death lawsuit against Uber Technologies, Inc. and one of its drivers, following a tragic incident that occurred on the evening of May 24, 2026. Leah, a 29-year-old aspiring dentist, was struck and killed by an Uber Eats driver while crossing Pawtucket Boulevard in Lowell, Massachusetts. The suit, filed by Michael Kelly Injury Lawyers, alleges significant negligence on the part of both the driver and the company.

According to the complaint lodged in the Middlesex Superior Court, the driver, Guilherme Candido, was actively logged into the Uber Eats app and fulfilling a delivery for the company's financial gain at the moment of the collision. Eyewitness accounts suggest that Candido was speeding, driving a vehicle that had nonfunctional fog lights when he hit Leah. Shockingly, after the incident, he reportedly fled the scene without providing any assistance to Leah or notifying the authorities about the crash.

The lawsuit outlines several claims against Candido, which include negligence, gross negligence, and wrongful death. Similarly, it brings forth claims of negligent hiring, supervision, and training against Uber Technologies and its subsidiary, Portier, LLC. The family is seeking not just compensatory damages but also punitive damages to emphasize the severity of the situation.

Leah Kahare was the only daughter of Benson and Esther Kahare, known widely for her kindness, generosity, and infectious sense of humor. She was on the brink of a promising career in dentistry, with dreams of marrying and starting a family. The loss has left her family devastated. “She had such a bright future, and now the void is too great,” expressed the Kahare family in a statement.

Leah's attorney, John McCarthy, voiced strong criticism of the practices at Uber, stating, “This system, which allows drivers to operate at all hours and under various conditions for profit, culminated in the tragic death of an innocent pedestrian. Those responsible must be held accountable for their actions.” He emphasized that companies like Uber hold a serious responsibility for the conduct of their drivers.

Michael Kelly, the principal attorney of the firm representing the Kahare family, highlighted Leah's potential and the promise of her future that was snuffed out too soon. “She was taken from her family by a driver who fled the scene, while working for a company that enabled him to be on the road. We stand firmly with the Kahare family and will pursue justice for Leah.”

This tragic incident sheds light on the broader implications of rideshare and delivery services, highlighting the urgent need for improved safety measures and accountability. The filing of this wrongful death lawsuit not only aims to seek justice for Leah but also points to essential issues within the ridesharing industry that necessitate reform.

As the legal proceedings unfold, the Kahare family is left grappling with their loss, hoping to honor Leah's memory while seeking the accountability that they believe is warranted. Their fight is set against a backdrop of a complex landscape where technology meets human responsibility, and they aim to ensure that Leah’s tragic tale sparks a necessary conversation about safety practices in rideshare services.