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Jerusalem Court Sentences Driver to Six Years for Fatal 2019 Crash Killing Mother and Infant

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First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago

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Tarek Kard was sentenced to six years in prison by the Jerusalem District Court for a 2019 car crash that killed Zipporah Rimel and her infant daughter. Kard was convicted of negligent homicide after driving at excessive speeds and causing the fatal collision near Ofer Prison. The court also imposed a 15-year driving ban and ordered compensation to the victims' family.

01Tarek Kard received six years imprisonment for a fatal 2019 crash killing a mother and infant.
02The accident occurred on Road 45 near Ofer Prison, injuring other family members critically.
03Kard was convicted of two counts of negligent homicide and banned from driving for 15 years.
04Court rejected Kard's technical failure defense, citing his speed of 140-145 km/h.
05Prosecutors sought 15 years, citing reckless driving and sole responsibility for the crash.
06Defense requested a lighter sentence of nine months community service.

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