Singer and paytan Avishai Levi, 46, was killed Friday evening in Jerusalem when his vehicle rolled over on him while he was serving as a driver, according to reports. Levi was a prominent figure in Mizrahi music, known from the 'Pirhei Yerushalayim' choir and performances worldwide. The fatal accident occurred on Friday, and emergency services responded. His identity was earlier confirmed by Israeli media.
Reports have now identified the victim of Friday afternoon's fatal accident on Adoniyahu HaKohen Street in Jerusalem as Avishai Levi, a prominent Mizrahi singer and member of the Pirhei Yerushalayim choir. The accident occurred when his vehicle rolled over, crushing him against a fence, according to earlier reports. Emergency services performed CPR at the scene, but he was pronounced dead at Hadassah Har HaTzofim Hospital.
The Zioneer first reported the incident at 17:04 Jerusalem, initially describing a young man killed while helping passengers. In the same hour, the victim was first described as a Haredi man, approximately 35, and then identified as the singer Avishai Levi. The rapid identification followed reports from Israeli media.
Levi, 46, was a celebrated figure in Mizrahi music, known as a child prodigy and longtime member of the Pirhei Yerushalayim choir. He performed at the Ades synagogue and later on stages worldwide. His death has drawn shock and grief in the Israeli music community.
The investigation into the accident is ongoing. No further details about the cause have been released.
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