Uber Eats Driver Killed in Scam Gone Wrong, Family Demands Justice
Lo-Letha Toland-Hall, a long-time Uber driver and passionate baker, was fatally shot on 25 March 2024 after falling victim to a scam. The 60-year-old had unknowingly arrived at the home of William Brock, 83, following a fake Uber Eats delivery request. Her death has left her family devastated while prompting questions about driver safety in the gig economy.
The day before her death, Toland-Hall spoke to her son, Mario Hall, via FaceTime. She guided him through making pepper steak, a dish he now associates with their final conversation. Less than 24 hours later, she received an Uber Eats request to collect a package from Brock's address, unaware it was part of a scam.
Upon arrival, Brock confronted her with a gun. Dashcam footage later showed Toland-Hall attempting to leave before he fired six shots, killing her. Brock was arrested and, in a subsequent trial, sentenced to 21 years to life for murder, felonious assault, and kidnapping.
Uber responded by permanently banning the account linked to the fake Uber Eats request. The company also shared details with law enforcement. However, no arrests have been made in connection with the scammers behind the plot. Meanwhile, Mario Hall has kept his mother's phone active for months, listening to her voicemail greeting and sending texts to her number. He has vowed to honour her memory by continuing her tradition of kindness.
Toland-Hall's killing has highlighted the risks faced by gig workers targeted by fraud. Brock remains in custody under his life sentence, while the scammers involved have yet to be identified. Her family, left without answers, focuses on preserving her legacy of warmth and generosity.
