90-Year-Old Man Detained After Vehicle Hits Teen and Settler in Gush Etzion
Translated & summarized from Srugim by baba
A 90-year-old man was detained after hitting a teenage boy and a female settler with his car near Gush Etzion junction, causing minor injuries. Police are investigating the incident, which began after a dispute between the driver and the teen.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- A 90-year-old man hit a teen and a female settler with his car near Gush Etzion junction.
- The teen was lightly struck and did not need medical treatment.
- The settler was dragged several meters and suffered minor injuries.
- Police detained the driver and seized his vehicle for investigation.
- The incident followed a verbal dispute between the driver and the teen.
- Investigation is ongoing with no arrest decision yet.
A 90-year-old Israeli man was detained on Friday following an incident near Gush Etzion junction where he allegedly struck a teenage boy and a female settler with his vehicle. The event occurred at Havat Tomer, close to the junction. According to police, the man initially arrived at the site and began filming the scene. A verbal dispute then erupted between him and a local teenage resident. The suspect entered his car and lightly hit the teenager while driving, though the boy did not require medical treatment.
Subsequently, a female settler approached the vehicle to question the driver’s actions. The suspect continued driving and struck her as well, dragging her several meters while she held onto the car. She sustained minor injuries. Police from the Etzion station in the Shai district responded to reports of the incident and detained the driver for investigation. His vehicle was also seized as part of the inquiry.
Authorities emphasized that the investigation is in its early stages and the full circumstances remain under review. No further details about the woman’s injuries or medical care have been released, nor has a decision been made regarding the suspect’s arrest status.
