Police described erev Pesach 5774 on Israel�s roadways as a bloody day, one that claimed the lives of five motorists and pedestrians. This refers to the 24 hour period leading to erev yomtov.

One person was struck by a vehicle at the Caesarea Interchange of the Coastal Road, heading south. MDA paramedics pronounced the 60-year-old man dead on the scene. The victim was later identified as Haaretz and Galei Tzahal (Army Radio) military analyst Reuven Pedhauser.

A head-on collision between a private vehicle and a truck occurred on Route 70 near Kalil Junction claiming the life of the driver of the private vehicle. Another head-on collision was reported, this time on Route 424 near Moshav Yad Rambam. A 70-year-old male was pronounced dead on the scene by paramedics. Two other victims in their 70s were transported to Assaf HaRofeh Hospital with moderate injuries.

A 30-year-old was killed in a chain collision on Kvish 6 south of the Sorek Interchange. A vehicle struck a pedestrian on the side of the highway. There is no explanation given for the man�s presence on the side of the highway.

Another accident was reported near Petzael in the Jordan Valley. Paramedics and EMTs treated five victims. One of the five died a short time later of massive injuries.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)