- YouTuber
Casey Neistat hit a stranger's car and got a heartwarming response, according to screenshots he posted online. - The stranger replied to Neistat by thanking him for the note he left and suggesting he not send any money to fix his car but rather donate to a local food bank.
- Neistat proceeded to donate $250 to the
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank with the name "Mr. Scratched Car," and offered again to Venmo the person for any damages. - Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.
YouTuber Casey Neistat scratched a stranger's car in Los Angeles Monday morning while parking and did what any kind person would do — left a note with his phone number, offering to pay to fix the scratch.
—Casey Neistat (@Casey) April 20, 2020
The stranger texted Neistat later in the day, thanking him for the note but requesting that he put the money towards a donation to a local food bank instead of sending it to him.
Neistat followed up by making sure he didn't want him to send him money via Venmo, along with a screenshot of a receipt for a donation to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank for $250.
The stranger responded to Neistat with a text that reads "Don't sweat it. Really appreciate you reaching out and donating! The world needs it right now "
Neistat moved from NYC to
He also shared how the accident happened in a follow up tweet, which won't shock many who know the popular vlogger and dad of three.
—Casey Neistat (@Casey) April 20, 2020
In typical Neistat humor, the donation was made in the honor "Mr. scratched car," an ode to the kind stranger.
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