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Driver Sentenced to Six Years for Fatal Crash Killing Mother and Infant in West Bank

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Driver Sentenced to Six Years for Fatal Crash Killing Mother and Infant in West Bank
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First reported by Walla · 38 minutes ago

What happened

Tarek Kard received a six-year prison sentence for a high-speed crash near Ofer Prison junction that killed Zipora Rimel and her infant daughter. The court found Kard negligent for running a red light at up to 145 km/h, causing a multi-vehicle collision. Kard expressed remorse, while the prosecution sought a harsh sentence to underscore driver responsibility.

  • 01Tarek Kard sentenced to six years for causing fatal crash killing mother and infant.
  • 02Kard drove up to 145 km/h, ignored red light near Ofer Prison junction.
  • 03Victims were Zipora Rimel and her three-week-old daughter Noam Rachel.
  • 04Kard had minimal experience driving manual transmission car involved in crash.
  • 05Court rejected defense claim of vehicle malfunction causing accident.
  • 06Prosecution demanded maximum sentence to highlight driver responsibility.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MaarivCenter · Hebrew18 minutes ago
Driver Sentenced to Six Years for Fatal Crash Killing Mother and Infant in West Bank
YnetCenter · Hebrew32 minutes ago
Jerusalem Court Sentences East Jerusalem Resident to 6 Years for Fatal Crash Killing Mother and Infant
WallaCenter · Hebrew38 minutes ago
Jerusalem Court Sentences Driver to Six Years for Fatal Crash Killing Mother and Infant

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