“What took ya so long?”
— Getaway Driver to the crew
The Getaway driver (also known as the Local Yokel) is a minor character appearing in Grand Theft Auto V.
He was voiced by Dave Hanson.
History[]
Background[]
Events of Grand Theft Auto V[]
The driver served as the getaway driver for Michael Townley, Trevor Philips, and Brad Snider when they rob a cash depot in North Yankton in 2004. He was waiting just outside the depot's rear entrance in a Rancher XL.
“Aww fuck! How'd that happen?”
— Getaway Driver when the police appear and begin to chase the car
As they started driving away, a Police Roadcruiser appeared behind them in hot pursuit, shooting at the car. The driver was shot in the head during the police chase, and Michael pushed his lifeless body out of the vehicle before taking the wheel.[1]
Mission Appearances[]
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Prologue (Killed)
Gallery[]
Driver gets shot in the head by cops.
Michael Townley throws his body out the car.
Trivia[]
- In a deleted line during the getaway cutscene, Trevor comments on the driver's death by saying "You buy cheap", pointing out the driver's low experience and low cost which led to his fate.[2]
- He is referred to by Michael as "Local Yokel"[3] meaning that he likely never pulled a score with Trevor, Michael and Brad before.
- It is likely that Brad disliked him, since he calls him a "dick" after his death.[4]
References[]
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