Reality Star Claims He Was Nearly Killed in Hit-and-Run
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Shaked Biton, a participant on "Wedding at First Sight," reported being the victim of a hit-and-run and subsequent intimidation by six individuals on Road 4. Biton claims the uninsured vehicle struck his car at high speed and fled, leading to a confrontation where he allegedly pretended to be a police officer. He waited nearly an hour for police to arrive and now faces the damage and expenses himself, criticizing a lack of governance.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Reality TV personality Shaked Biton claims he was hit by a car and then threatened by six people.
- Biton alleges the hit-and-run occurred on Road 4 at speeds of at least 180 kph.
- He stated he pretended to be a police officer to de-escalate the confrontation.
- Biton reported waiting almost an hour for police to arrive after the incident.
- The vehicle involved in the incident was reportedly uninsured.
- Biton expressed frustration over the lack of governance and the need for citizens to protect themselves.
Shaked Biton, who gained fame on the Israeli reality show "Wedding at First Sight," recounted a frightening incident on Road 4, near Tel Aviv, in an Instagram story. Biton alleges that a car traveling at high speed struck his vehicle and fled the scene. When he pursued them, he claims he was confronted by six young men. "They almost killed me," he wrote, adding, "They didn't stop. They ran away."
Biton described hearing a loud exhaust noise from a Toyota Corolla before another car of the same model hit him. He believes he narrowly avoided a potentially fatal accident, estimating the offending vehicle was traveling at least 180 kph. The occupants of the car allegedly did not stop to exchange information but fled. Biton followed until they stopped, at which point he observed one passenger conceal an object under his shirt.
"Then they got out of the car and started advancing towards me. There were six of them, one of me. Let's just say it didn't look like the start of an insurance details exchange," Biton wrote. He stated he told them he was a police officer, shouting the claim in hopes they would believe him. They did, he said, and he managed to avoid immediate confrontation. While they were present, he attempted to call the police but reportedly waited nearly an hour for their arrival, during which time the individuals allegedly cursed and threatened him.
Upon the police's arrival, Biton discovered the offending vehicle was uninsured. He now faces the task of dealing with the damage and expenses himself. He expressed anger over the incident, criticizing the lack of "governance" and stating that citizens are forced to improvise for their own protection. Biton emphasized the incident occurred in Rishon LeZion, not a remote area. Despite his anger, he expressed gratitude that the situation did not end in serious injury, stating, "Thank God it ended like this. We'll manage with this."
Biton shared his story to highlight what he sees as a fundamental issue: the right to travel safely and return home unharmed, and the expectation of protection if threatened. He noted that insurance company representatives advised him to handle the matter independently, bypassing police involvement.
