Man in His 50s Killed in Hit-and-Run Near Pardesiya Junction on Highway 4

On the evening of August 9, 2026, a man in his 50s was fatally struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter on Highway 4 near the Pardesiya junction. Emergency medical teams from Magen David Adom arrived at the scene to find the man unconscious with severe multi-system trauma. Despite their efforts, paramedics Oriyan Lukatz Keinan and Avir Moyal confirmed his death at the scene due to the critical nature of his injuries.

Traffic investigators from the Sharon district promptly launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident. Preliminary findings suggest it was a hit-and-run incident, with the vehicle involved fleeing the scene. The victim's identity remains unknown at this time. Authorities are examining forensic, technological, and documentary evidence collected at the site to piece together the events leading to the crash.

The police continue to investigate the case as they seek to identify the driver responsible and clarify the exact sequence of events that caused the tragedy.