Steven Tyree Moultrie, 41, died in August 2024 after his Uber driver made an illegal turn that led to a three-car crash on Kelly Drive. The deadly crash occurred at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Reservoir Drive on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 3:22 p.m.In their lawsuit, Moultrie's family accuses Uber of fraudulently marketing itself as a safer alternative to other types of transportation. It also blames Uber for inadequately monitoring its driver.
"While we cannot comment on pending litigation, there are no words to describe this tragic loss. Our hearts remain with the rider’s loved ones," a spokesperson with Uber said in a statement to NBC10.NBC10 also reached out to police about if any criminal charges have been filed but have not heard back yet.
The 44-year-old Uber driver, who has not been identified, was driving a 2015 black Nissan Altima southbound on Kelly Drive with Moultrie as his passenger, when he made an illegal left turn onto Reservoir Drive, directly into the path of a 2024 white Nissan Rogue that was traveling northbound, investigators said.The Uber driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. No other injuries were reported.
An Uber spokesperson told NBC10 they removed the driver's access to their platform as soon as the crash was reported to them.the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity's Philadelphia-based Nu Sigma Chapter. "I met Steven in the spring of 2014 when he showed interest in joining," Nu Sigma President David Richardson told NBC10."Steve was a very caring, loving guy. He held multiple positions in our organization.""Steve was the type of person who would catch three to six buses just to get to an event just to support you," Richardson said."That's the type of person he was. He exemplified our motto. Cultural service and service for humanity.