Nahariya resident 76-year-old Yona Midani was killed while traveling on Route 85 on Sunday, 14 Menachem Av 5773 in the Western Galil. A large rock flew off a passing truck police believe, a very large rock that penetrated the windshield, striking her in the face. Her daughter sustained moderate injuries. They were traveling towards Carmiel when the tragic incident occurred, and police feel it is entirely possible that the truck driver was never aware as to what occurred.

MDA paramedics began advanced life support on the gravely injured woman, but resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.

However, speaking with Channel 2 News, the Carmiel District police chief stated that while the evidence points to a tragic accident, it is too early to rule out the possibility that the rock was hurled from a passing vehicle or even from the side of the roadway.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)