Scooter Rider Killed in Collision With Bus on Highway 4

A fatal traffic accident occurred on Highway 4 near Or Akiva on Sunday, involving a bus and a scooter rider. The scooter rider, a man approximately 25 years old, was killed in the collision. Police accident investigators from the Menashe region have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the incident.

Paramedics from Magen David Adom (MDA) who arrived at the scene pronounced the scooter rider dead. MDA medic Yossi Azulai and paramedics Roi Gimpovitz and Yosef Friedman described finding the rider lying on the side of the road, unconscious, without a pulse or breathing, suffering from severe, multi-system trauma after being hit by the bus. Despite their efforts, his injuries were critical, and they were forced to declare him deceased at the scene.

The bus driver was treated by medical personnel and evacuated to the hospital in mild condition. Police officers from the Hadera station and accident investigators are collecting evidence and testimonies at the scene to determine the factors that led to the tragic outcome. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.