Pedestrian Killed in Fatal Truck Collision Near Beit Dagan

A pedestrian, approximately 40 years old, was killed in a fatal road accident involving two trucks on Highway 44 near Beit Dagan, at the Havad Junction, early Wednesday morning. MDA emergency services received a report of the severe accident at 2:54 AM and responded to the scene. Paramedics provided initial medical treatment and evacuated three injured individuals to Shamir-Assaf Harofeh Medical Center. The pedestrian, whose identity is currently unknown, was critically injured and underwent resuscitation efforts, but was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Two truck drivers sustained minor injuries and were also transported to the hospital.

MDA Paramedic Nitai Harpaz described the scene as "very difficult," recounting that the pedestrian was found unconscious on the road with severe multi-system trauma. Advanced resuscitation efforts were performed en route to the hospital, but were ultimately unsuccessful. Other MDA teams treated the two truck drivers, who were evacuated with minor injuries.

The Israel Police traffic investigators from the Shfela region have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the fatal crash. A truck driver, a resident of Petah Tikva in his 70s, was detained for questioning on suspicion of involvement in the accident. Investigators are collecting evidence and working to determine the cause of the collision.