22-Year-Old Dies After Police Vehicle Hits Him Following Car Accident on Highway 77

Ahmad Jamal, a 22-year-old resident of Bir al-Maksur, died early Tuesday morning after being struck by a police vehicle on Highway 77 near the Mivtal interchange. The incident occurred shortly after Jamal was involved in a traffic accident on the eastbound lane toward the Mivtal interchange. After exiting his vehicle, he attempted to distance himself from the scene by crossing a safety barrier and jumping into the opposite lane. At that moment, a police car passed by and hit him.

Emergency medical teams arrived shortly after midnight following a report of a pedestrian struck on Highway 77 near the Mivtal interchange. Paramedics found Jamal unconscious, without pulse or breathing, suffering from multiple severe injuries. Despite medical efforts, his death was pronounced at the scene. Paramedic Yuval Lontal and senior medic Tehani Zubaidat described the victim as unresponsive with critical trauma.

Police from the Northern District, traffic division officers, and road accident investigators have launched a probe into the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision. The initial investigation points to an unusual chain of events leading to the deadly impact. Authorities continue to examine the case to clarify the exact sequence and causes of the accident.