Stone Thrower Attacks Cars on Ayalon Highway, Flees Scene

A barrage of stones was thrown from a bridge onto vehicles traveling north on the Ayalon Highway near the Arlozorov interchange in Tel Aviv on Sunday morning. The stones damaged a Tesla, and according to the driver, also hit a taxi traveling alongside it. The Tel Aviv Lev police have opened an investigation into the serious incident after the Tesla driver, Edward, filed a complaint and provided dashcam footage showing a person throwing the stones and fleeing.

Edward recounted the frightening moments on the highway, stating he was driving in the left lane at 80-90 km/h. As he passed under the bridge, he suddenly saw stones falling from above, between his lane and the one to his right. While the stones caused minor paint damage to his car, he was fortunate the windshield was not broken. He noted, however, that the taxi to his right was much more severely damaged.

Initially, Edward thought the stones might have fallen due to infrastructure work on the bridge. Unable to stop safely, he continued driving with the intention of later claiming damages. However, upon reviewing the dashcam footage, he was horrified to discover the act was deliberate. The video shows an individual standing on the bridge, throwing large stones at the vehicles, and then running away, though their face is unclear due to the distance.

Recognizing the severity of the act, which he described as a "clear attempted murder," Edward immediately went to the police station to file a formal complaint. He urged authorities to apprehend the suspect quickly, regardless of motive, to prevent further harm or potential fatalities. Edward expressed his fear that drivers on the highway are unaware that someone could be standing on any bridge, ready to throw objects at them at high speeds.