Suspect Kills Reservist in Hit-and-Run on Highway 6, Then Sets Car on Fire

A fatal hit-and-run incident on Highway 6 near the Elikim interchange in northern Israel resulted in the death of reservist Sergeant First Class (Res.) Adiso Woba. The accident occurred during the night between Thursday and Friday in early June as Woba was returning home from his post at the northern border. After hitting Woba, the driver fled the scene but was captured on a passing motorist’s dashcam stopping on the roadside, removing the vehicle’s license plates, setting the car on fire, and then leaving.

Police investigations, led by Northern District investigator Chief Inspector Gadi Feingrot, revealed that the driver initially called the emergency hotline claiming his car had been stolen and that he was pursuing the thief. However, evidence from security cameras, dashcams, communication data, and witness statements contradicted this claim. The injured Woba lay on the road for several minutes with a pulse before the driver’s call, indicating the driver did not provide assistance that might have saved his life.

Feingrot described the case as unusual, noting two crime scenes: the accident site and the burning vehicle about 200 meters away. The suspect’s attempts to cover up the crime included destroying evidence and fabricating a false narrative. Despite the collected evidence, the suspect continues to deny the charges, though he indirectly acknowledged guilt by speaking about the remorse of the person who hit Woba in the third person.

The police have completed their investigation and are preparing to file serious charges against the suspect in the coming days. The case highlights the use of modern technology and coordinated investigative efforts to piece together the events of the deadly hit-and-run.