British cabbie is killed in Ukraine where he was hailed as a hero By David Averre Published: 07:37, 2 July 2024 | Updated: 07:48, 2 July 2024 e-mail Advertisement A former London cab driver who helped save hundreds of Ukrainian servicemen wounded in battles with Russian forces has been killed on the frontline. Peter Fouché (pictured), who co-founded the Project Konstantin charity responsible for orchestrating the medical evacuation (medevac) of more than 200 Ukrainian soldiers, died in fighting last month, the charity revealed on Sunday. Born and raised in Bluewater Bay, South Africa , 49-year-old Fouché served as a sniper in the nation's 'Flying Squad' - an elite branch of the police service tasked with rapid response to major violent crimes such as homicides, armed robberies and hijackings.
The father-of-one later moved to Fulham in West London and obtained British citizenship. In Britain, he worked in construction and later became a driver for cab and courier service Addison Lee. But in March 2022, Fouché headed to Ukraine following the Russian invasion in February, desperate to put his skills learned during his time with the Flying Squad to good use.
Announcing his death on social media this weekend, a spokesperson for Project Konstantin shared a touching tribute to Fouché - known affectionately as Hasta La Vista - that told of his lifesaving work on the frontlines of Ukraine. 'It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Pete, our beloved dir.
