Municipal Inspection Vehicle Hits Scooter Rider in Petah Tikva
A municipal inspection vehicle struck and injured an electric scooter rider in Petah Tikva before fleeing the scene, sparking a police investigation.
A shocking video circulating on social media shows a municipal inspection vehicle running over a teenager riding an electric scooter in Petah Tikva. The incident occurred on Friday evening during a chase.
According to reports, the confrontation began when a group of teenagers provoked inspectors at the scene before fleeing on scooters. During the pursuit, one of the teenagers suddenly stopped, and the following inspection vehicle struck and ran him over.
Despite the severe impact, the footage indicates that the inspector did not stop to render assistance. Instead, the vehicle continued driving and left the scene.
Meanwhile, the Israel Police clarified that the vehicle involved did not belong to law enforcement. "Contrary to claims, these are not police officers and the vehicle involved is not a police cruiser," authorities stated. The Central District's traffic investigation unit has launched a probe into the incident, in which the teenager sustained minor injuries.
