Staff-Sgt. Shilo Siman-tov succumbed to his massive injuries and has become the third victim in the fatal accident which occurred on Highway 6 when a truck slammed into an IDF jeep as it was returning from a training exercise. The truck driver has 115 violations on his license!

Shilo was a resident of Tzofim, a son to Aviva and Uzi, the third of six children. His mother is a longtime kindergarten teacher on the yishuv.

Shilo’s organs went to save many lives. The following is the list given to the media:

· Heart to a 59-year-old male in Sheba Medical Center

· Lungs to a 34-year-old make in Beilinson Hospital

· Liver to a 39-year-old male in Beilinson Hospital

· A kidney to a 35-year-old make in Beilinson Hospital

· A kidney to an 11-year-old male in Rambam Medical Center

· A liver lobe to a 2.5-year-old girl in Schneider Children’s Hospital

NOTE: YWN is not in any way endorsing organ donations. Consult with your local Rov regarding this issue. YWN is simply reporting the news that occurred.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)