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18-Year-Old Driver Posts Reckless Driving Videos Before Fatally Hitting Woman in Crosswalk
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By ענבר טויזר
First reported by Mako · Jun 16, 2026
What happened
Gila Ivgi, 66, was killed in late May when an 18-year-old from Ma'ale Adumim hit her in a crosswalk near her home. The suspect allegedly posted reckless driving videos on TikTok and Instagram, and police say their investigation is still ongoing after seizing his phone and car.
- 01Gila Ivgi, 66, was killed in a crosswalk near her home in late May.
- 02Police say the suspect is an 18-year-old from Ma'ale Adumim.
- 03He allegedly posted reckless driving clips on TikTok and Instagram.
- 04Police seized his phone, impounded his car, and suspended his license for 90 days.
- 05The family says warnings about his driving were widely known.
- 06Investigators say drugs and alcohol were ruled out.
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