September 19, 2022 • 11 hours ago • 2 minutes read • 11 comments Jibin Benoy. (Photo: GoFundMe)

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A cyclist killed in a weekend hit-and-run in London was a hard-working, happy-go-lucky man from India in the final stages of bringing his wife here, his employer said Monday.

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Jibin Benoy, 28, was killed about 4:40 a.m. Sunday while cycling on Hamilton Street near Little Gray Street, his employer, Ibrahim Halbouni, said. Subscribe to receive a curated collection of links and highlights from our award-winning breaking news coverage, in-depth analysis and unparalleled investigative weekday features. By clicking the subscribe button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails. Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4 | 416-383-2300

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Halbouni owns the Kluck It fried chicken restaurant on King Street in central London and says Benoy came to work with him about 10 months ago. Benoy was an engineer in India and was in his second year of business administration at Fanshawe College, Halbouni said. “As far as good souls go, he was one of the best. He was patient, always happy, funny. When this guy came to work, everyone was happy. He put a smile on everyone’s face,” Halbouni said. “He never complained. He was working hard to bring his wife from India. I think he was on the last steps.” Benoy was cycling home after a shift and left just after 4am on Sunday with a colleague. Benoy then began cycling the final distance alone to his home on Highbury Avenue near Highway 401, Halbouni said.

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His employee had not complained about the dangers of cycling home before because the roads are so quiet at that time of day, Halbouni said. London police were investigating a collision at Hamilton Road and Little Gray Street that left one person dead on Sunday, September 18, 2022. (Jennifer Bieman/The London Free Press) London police have yet to publicly confirm the name of the victim in the hit and run. Police say they were called to Little Gray Street and Hamilton Road around 4:40 a.m. on Sunday after the man was found with serious injuries following an apparent collision with a motor vehicle. The man was rushed to hospital and later succumbed to his injuries, police said. Police said the man was riding a bicycle when he was hit, and the suspect vehicle may be a dark-colored sedan with significant damage to the front end, hood and windshield. Police are asking anyone who was on Hamilton Road between 4:30 and 4:45 a.m. or who has dash cam video to call them at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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This is the fourth police investigation into a fatal hit and run in London this year. Charges have been filed in three cases so far. Halbouni launched an online fundraising campaign over the weekend, which as of Monday had raised more than $11,000 toward its $15,000 goal. The money will be used to send Benoy’s body back to his family in India, Halbouni says. The London Ontario Malayalee Association is also running a fundraising campaign to help with funeral expenses.

February 8: Richard James McMahon, 39, was fatally struck near Oxford Street and Hyde Park Road. David Charles McMicken, 50, is charged with impaired driving causing death and failure to stop at the scene of an accident causing death. April 23: Thou Roeun, 38, was hit on the corner of Adelaide and Nelson streets. Jacob Anthony Phillips, 29, was arrested more than a month later and charged with failure to stop at the scene of an accident causing death, operating a vehicle while prohibited and dangerous operation causing death. July 22: Garnet Prydie, 56, was hit by a tow truck in the parking lot of Popeye’s at the corner of Wellington and Southdale streets after ordering food. Abdul Kazun, 23, is charged with dangerous driving causing death and failing to stop at the scene of an accident causing death.

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