Kan News director Itzik Brashi, who was killed in an accident on Route 44, was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle. Police have not yet released any statement, but the driver of the vehicle – a resident of central Israel in his 40s – was detained for questioning. At the conclusion, he was released to five days of house arrest. A preliminary investigation indicates that the driver struck Brashi from behind, and police are investigating what caused the accident, which occurred near the Nesharim Interchange in the Ramle area.

