City Patrol Vehicle Hits Teenager During Pursuit in Petah Tikva
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
A city patrol vehicle in Petah Tikva struck a teenage scooter rider during a chase after the youth allegedly provoked inspectors. The incident, captured on video, shows the vehicle continuing after the collision, while the lightly injured teen left the scene. Police have opened an investigation into the event, clarifying the vehicle and personnel were municipal, not police. The municipality confirmed the team did not flee and is cooperating with the investigation.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A city patrol vehicle struck a teenage scooter rider during a chase in Petah Tikva.
- The incident occurred after the teenagers allegedly provoked municipal inspectors and attempted to flee.
- Video appears to show the patrol vehicle continuing without stopping after hitting the rider.
- The teenager sustained minor injuries and left the scene on another scooter.
- Police are investigating the incident and confirmed the vehicle and personnel were municipal, not police.
A video circulating on social media shows a city patrol vehicle striking a young scooter rider during a chase in Petah Tikva on Friday night. The incident began when a group of teenagers on scooters allegedly provoked and attempted to flee from municipal inspectors. In the footage, one teenager on a scooter brakes suddenly, causing the patrol vehicle behind him to collide with him. The video appears to show the driver of the patrol vehicle continuing on without stopping to assist the injured youth, who sustained minor injuries and left the scene on another scooter.
According to sources familiar with the details, the municipal security team responded to public disturbances. After the teenagers taunted the team, one rider allegedly braked abruptly near the patrol vehicle, leading to the collision. Police stated the teenager is known to authorities for similar past behavior in public spaces.
The municipality clarified that the security team did not flee the scene, but moved a short distance away while additional municipal forces arrived. Police emphasized that the individuals involved were not police officers and the vehicle was not a police car, contrary to some social media claims. Officers from the Petah Tikva station have opened an investigation, with the Central District's accident investigators handling the case. The municipality stated that the incident's circumstances are under review.
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