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Jonathan Avers Indicted for Negligent Manslaughter in Gila Ivgi Fatal Hit-and-Run in Maale Adumim
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By ענבר טויזר
First reported by Mako · Aug 27, 2026
What happened
Jonathan Avers was indicted for negligent manslaughter after fatally hitting Gila Ivgi at a pedestrian crossing in Maale Adumim. Ivgi's family criticized the lenient charge and alleged police interference, which authorities denied. The incident occurred on May 30, 2026, with Avers driving over the speed limit and failing to yield.
- 01Jonathan Avers charged with negligent manslaughter for fatally hitting Gila Ivgi in Maale Adumim.
- 02Avers was driving about 80 km/h in a 50 km/h zone and did not stop at a pedestrian crossing.
- 03Ivgi's family disappointed by the lenient charge and warned of no significant sentence.
- 04Family suspects a senior police officer related to Avers interfered in the investigation.
- 05Israeli police deny interference claims, affirming a thorough and professional investigation.
- 06The incident occurred on May 30, 2026, with no skid marks found at the crash scene.
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