This is the first picture of a young man rammed by a Tesla during a street fight in north London as his killer remains at large.
Friends described Shoaib Kochay, 22, as a “kind soul” and “someone who carried his heart with sincerity and humility”.
Tributes have been left on an online fundraiser set up to repatriate his body back to Afghanistan so he can be reunited with his grieving mother and father who are going through “unimaginable loss”.
Mr Kochay died from his injuries after police were initially called to reports of a brawl between two people.
Witnesses reported seeing weapons before one of two white Tesla vehicles drove at him in Park Road, Hendon.
The electric car that struck Mr Kochay failed to stop at the scene around 4.16pm on July 1.
But was found a short time later abandoned on nearby Mount Road. No arrests have been made, a police spokeswoman said.
The victim had been treated at the scene by London Ambulance Service before being taken to hospital where he sadly died last Wednesday.
His family are being supported by specialist officers.
Following his death, a homicide probe was launched.
Friend Paigham Aziz wrote on GoFundMe: “I’m raising funds on behalf of my dear friend, Shoaib Kochay, who tragically passed away in a hit-and-run incident.
“Shoaib was more than a friend - he was a kind soul, a brother to many of us, and someone who carried his heart with sincerity and humility.
“We are now trying to fulfil one final act of love for him: to send his body back to his home country, Afghanistan, to be reunited with his grieving mother and father - and to give him a proper burial, surrounded by his family and the land he came from.
“This fundraiser means the world to us. His parents are devastated, and the least we can do is help them see their son one last time.
“It’s our duty, not just culturally, but morally and spiritually, to help lay Shoaib to rest with dignity.”
Detective Inspector Jon Moseling, from the Metropolitan Police’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “Our thoughts are very much with Shoaib’s friends and family at this sad time and our investigation continues at pace to piece together what happened and to bring those responsible for Shoaib’s death to justice.
“We have been busy gathering footage and speaking to witnesses, but we are still keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time who has not yet spoken to us, especially anyone who may have seen two white Teslas, licence plates BJ22EOT and BK72HHU, either before or after the incident.”
Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, who leads policing for the area, added: “Our thoughts remain with Shoaib’s family and friends at this difficult time.
“I understand this incident is concerning, but we believe there is no wider threat to the public.
“My colleagues in the Specialist Crime Command are now carrying out a fast-paced and thorough investigation.
“We know that the area was busy at the time and there were multiple witnesses to the incident.
“I would encourage anyone who has not yet spoken to us, to get in touch and support our investigation.”
Anyone with information can call police via 101, quoting 6173/1JUL, or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
