Police report the license of the driver of the fire truck who made an illegal U turn, leading to the fatal accident that claimed the life of R’ Yisrael Winter z”l (reported HERE on YWN) was suspended for 90 days, pending the outcome of the police investigation.

It appears that the driver made an illegal U turn in a poor visibility area, in the dark of night, resulting in Winter crashing into the rear side of the truck, killing him and leaving four children, family members, in moderate and serious condition. They were returning from the chasnah of Winter’s son.

The results of the police investigation will determine if the driver faces criminal charges.

Tefillos are requested for Eliyahu Elchanan ben Zohar and Basya Rina bas Zohar who were very seriously injured and Yosef ben Zohar and Uri Shraga ben Zohar who were moderately injured.

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(Yechiel Spira – YWN Israel)