Ahmed, 22, was killed after being struck by a police car on Route 77, according to police. An initial investigation suggests he was involved in a prior collision, crossed into oncoming traffic, and was hit by a passing police vehicle.
Police have officially identified the man killed overnight on Route 77 as a 22-year-old involved in a prior collision, confirming earlier media reports. The identification, provided by police on Tuesday morning, states that the victim was involved in an initial collision, left his vehicle, crossed the divider, and was struck by a passing police car.
At 01:08 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that Magen David Adom pronounced a man in his 20s dead at the scene on Route 77 near the Movil Interchange. Minutes later, Channel 12 identified the victim as Ahmed Jamal, 22, a resident of Bir al-Maksur. Police then released their initial investigation findings, stating that the victim had been involved in a prior collision and was hit by a police vehicle. The current update from police adds official confirmation of the victim's age and involvement in the earlier crash.
The Zioneer has previously reported on fatal road accidents in northern Israel, including a death on Route 77 on June 11 that killed a local footballer. However, the circumstances of the initial collision that led to this incident remain under investigation. Police have not yet detailed the nature of the first crash or whether other vehicles were involved. The identity of the police officer driving the vehicle has not been disclosed.
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