Reality Star Recounts Near-Fatal Car Crash, Police Response
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Shaked Biton, a former reality TV participant, was involved in a car accident where the other driver lacked insurance and made threats. Biton criticized the police response as inadequate and drew parallels between the incident and the perceived decline in national security and governance. The police stated they responded to the scene, facilitated information exchange, and referred the matter for further investigation.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Shaked Biton was involved in a car accident where the other driver lacked insurance and made threats.
- Biton criticized the police response as slow and dismissive during the incident.
- He believes the incident reflects a broader decline in national security and governance.
- The police confirmed their response and stated the case was referred for investigation.
Shaked Biton, a former participant on the reality show 'Love After First Sight,' shared his harrowing experience of being involved in a nighttime car accident earlier this week, which he narrowly escaped without serious injury. Biton recounted that two vehicles were driving at an excessively high speed, endangering other road users, when one of them collided with his car. He pursued the fleeing vehicle, eventually catching up to it. Upon stopping, Biton observed three young men in the car who began to curse at him, and he noticed one of them holding a suspicious object, leading him to believe the situation was escalating into violence.
Biton described a frustrating interaction with the police, stating that his initial calls were met with delays and dismissiveness. He insisted on speaking with an officer, expressing concern that the driver, who had threatened him, might cause further harm if allowed to continue driving. When an officer finally arrived, Biton learned that the driver lacked insurance. The officer advised Biton to pursue a civil lawsuit, explaining that he could not take further action, even though the driver had threatened him and was operating without insurance. Biton expressed his dismay at having to bear the costs of the incident despite paying for his own insurance.
Reflecting on the incident, Biton drew a parallel between his experience and the broader state of affairs in Israel, citing high traffic fatalities and rising murder rates, and criticizing the government's promises of increased security. He specifically addressed the current government, stating that the Likud party of today is not the same as it was in 1977. The police issued a statement confirming officers responded to the accident, ensured traffic safety, and assisted with information exchange for insurance purposes. They added that the matter was referred for a formal complaint and investigation.
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