Young Man Dies in Jaffa Road Accident; Others Injured in Negev Collision
Translated & summarized from Al-Shams by baba
A 29-year-old man died in a car crash in Jaffa, while three others were injured in a separate collision in the Negev. These incidents highlight a 20% rise in road fatalities among Arab citizens this year, who represent a disproportionate number of victims. Data also shows thousands of children and young people injured near schools, with increasing concerns over electric scooter safety.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- A 29-year-old man died in a car accident in Jaffa.
- Three people were injured in a separate three-vehicle collision in the Negev.
- Road fatalities among Arab citizens have increased by 20% this year.
- Arab citizens constitute 40% of road accident victims despite being 20% of the population.
- Over 6,600 children and young people were injured near educational institutions in five years.
- Concerns are rising over electric bike and scooter safety on roads.
A 29-year-old man died following a car crash in Jaffa on Tuesday. Emergency medical teams found the man trapped inside his vehicle, unconscious, without a pulse or breathing, and suffering from multiple injuries. Despite resuscitation attempts at the scene and subsequent efforts at the hospital, his life could not be saved.
In a separate incident on Tuesday evening, three people were injured when three vehicles collided on Road 310 near the southern Rahat junction in the Negev. Paramedics provided initial treatment before transporting the injured to Soroka Hospital in Beersheba. A man around 20 years old and a 72-year-old woman sustained moderate injuries, while a third person had minor injuries. The man suffered limb injuries, and the woman had chest and back injuries.
These accidents occur amid rising road fatalities within the Arab community. According to the Or Yarok Association, 120 Arab citizens have died in road accidents from the start of 2026 until early September, a 20% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Arab citizens constitute about 20% of the population but accounted for nearly 40% of road accident victims during this period.
Furthermore, Or Yarok data revealed that 6,690 children and young people aged 5 to 19 were injured in road accidents near kindergartens and educational institutions over the past five years. Of these, 568 suffered serious injuries, and 33 in this age group were killed.
Yaniv Yaakov, Director General of the Or Yarok Association, highlighted the dangers faced by children and youth around educational facilities. Recent data also indicates an increase in injuries related to electric bikes and scooters, raising concerns about road safety and the need to reduce accidents.
