Road fatalities continue to rise, with 11 people killed in traffic accidents over the past week. A 26-year-old man died early Thursday morning in a truck rollover on Highway 6, between the Ma'ahaz and Kameh interchanges.
"The truck was overturned beyond the guardrail, lying on its left side with the driver trapped inside," said MDA paramedic Nagib Saneh. "During the prolonged and complex rescue operations by security forces at the scene, we conducted medical checks, but unfortunately, his injuries were severe, and we had no choice but to declare his death."
In a separate incident, a pedestrian was injured in a motorcycle collision on Kibbutz Galuyot Street in Tel Aviv. "We saw the pedestrian lying by the side of the road, unconscious with severe head injuries," said MDA medic Netanel Metregem.
"We provided life-saving treatment and transported him to Ichilov Hospital in stable condition. The 38-year-old motorcyclist, who sustained light injuries, was also taken to the hospital by ambulance."
In another car accident, a bus and a private vehicle collided on Route 1, near the Latrun interchange. The 52-year-old driver of the private vehicle was seriously injured and was transported by MDA to Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem. The bus driver was taken to the hospital in light condition.
257 deaths due to car accidents since beginning of 2025
According to data from the "Or Yarok" Association, 257 people have died in car accidents since the beginning of 2025, matching the total for the same period in 2024, which was the deadliest year in two decades.
In just the last week, 11 people have been killed in traffic accidents. Since the start of July, 35 people have died in car accidents, compared to 30 fatalities in June.
The breakdown of traffic fatalities in 2025 is as follows: 74 people were killed in accidents involving private car drivers, 70 pedestrians were killed, 58 motorcyclists and scooter riders died, and 35 people died in accidents involving trucks.
Additionally, 20 children, 24 young adults, and 52 senior citizens aged 65 and over have lost their lives in car accidents this year.
"This past week has been bloody and deadly on the roads. The Ministry of Transportation must approve and fund the national road safety plan, a program that will save hundreds of lives every year and prevent pain and suffering for thousands," said "Or Yarok" CEO, Attorney Yaniv Yaakov. "Implementing this plan will not only save lives but also significantly reduce costs for the Israeli economy."
In a separate incident, a 47-year-old worker died yesterday after falling from a height of about five meters while working at a construction site on Menachem Begin Road in Tel Aviv.