Over £30k raised for family of 'Good Samaritan' dad hit by car helping stranger

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Over £30,000 has been raised for the family of a "Good Samaritan" dad who died after being hit by a car while trying to help a stranger.Chris Marriott, 46, died after he went to the aid of a woman he saw unconscious in the street during a disturbance in the Burngreave area of Sheffield on Wednesday.

A car ploughed into a crowd, leaving a number of people injured, as the father-of-two tended to the woman in College Close.Following the tragedy, a GoFundMe appeal was launched on Friday to financially support his family.

It quickly smashed its £5,000 target - and by 3pm on Sunday it had raised £30,025. New Year 2024 celebrations from around the world as fireworks usher in the bells A message attributed to Mr Marriott's family, posted on the fundraiser page, says: "We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support being shown for Chris, and appreciate every comment and donation."Chris would be amazed (and no doubt embarrassed) at the attention his actions have generated, but would also loved to have seen how friends, neighbours and complete strangers have come together to show support for his family and help financially.

Thank you so much."On Friday, Mr Marriott's family said in a statement: "Chris was a wonderful husband, dad, brother, uncle - and friend to many.