When he tried to stop them, police said they “drove off at speed” with the victim only partly in the passenger door of the vehicle.
Mr Kondor was left lying in the road when the van collided with two parked cars.
He was given emergency treatment by ambulance staff but was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
The victim was described as a “beloved colleague and confidant” by his company, SP Transport Group.
A fundraiser for his family, organised by the firm, has now topped £20,000.
Operations manager Mike Neill said: “While no amount of money can fill the void left by Claudiu’s passing, we hope to provide some comfort and support to his loved ones.”
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