Suspect Flees After Killing Reservist Soldier on Highway 6, Then Sets Car on Fire

A fatal hit-and-run incident on Highway 6 near the Elikim interchange in early June resulted in the death of Reserve Sergeant First Class Adiso Woba. Woba was returning home from his post in northern Israel when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene. Security cameras, a dashcam from a passing driver, and a call to the police emergency center became crucial evidence in the investigation.

According to Northern District investigator Chief Inspector Gadi Feingrot, the passing driver stopped, mistakenly thinking the vehicle had a mechanical issue, and his dashcam recorded the moments after the accident. The footage allegedly shows the suspect removing the car’s license plates, setting the vehicle on fire, and then leaving the scene while Woba remained critically injured nearby. The suspect later called the police claiming his car was stolen and that he was pursuing the thief, a story contradicted by the evidence.

Feingrot emphasized that if the driver had provided assistance immediately, Woba might have survived. The investigation revealed the suspect’s attempts to cover up the crime, including tampering with the scene and fabricating a false narrative. The police gathered extensive evidence from surveillance cameras, communications data, and eyewitness accounts, piecing together the timeline and actions of the suspect.

Despite the mounting evidence, the suspect has denied the charges and has not admitted guilt. Feingrot noted a telling moment when the suspect spoke about the perpetrator in the third person, indicating awareness of the gravity of the incident without confessing. The police have completed their investigation and are expected to file serious charges against the suspect in the coming days.