Criminal8/23/2026

Indictment Filed Against Singer Sasson Shaulov Following Tel Aviv Traffic Accident

About a month and a half after the accident, the prosecution filed an indictment against singer Sasson Shaulov over a collision in central Tel Aviv. According to the indictment, he entered an intersection on a red light, blocked the path of another vehicle, and caused injuries and damage to vehicles.

Key facts

•Traffic accident: July 3, 01:58
•Location: Intersection of Herzl Street and Jaffa Road, Tel Aviv
•Court: Tel Aviv Traffic Court
•The indictment was filed 51 days after the traffic accident
•Charges: Driving through a red light, careless driving, causing damage
•The case number and monetary amounts are not stated in the source

How the Accident Happened

The traffic accident occurred on July 3 at 01:58, at the intersection of Herzl Street and Jaffa Road in Tel Aviv. According to the indictment, Shaulov was driving a BMW northbound on Herzl Street, and the traffic lights were functioning properly. At the same time, Eliya was traveling eastbound on Jaffa Road and entered the intersection on a green light.

What the Prosecution Claims

The prosecution alleges that Shaulov did not pay sufficient attention to the road, failed to notice the traffic light and the nearby vehicle in time, and continued driving through a red light. As a result, the cars collided; the driver of the other vehicle and one of the passengers were injured and required medical treatment. Both vehicles were damaged.

Who Was in the Other Vehicle

The vehicle that was struck carried three 18-year-old Netanya residents: Eliya, who was driving, Thomas, who was sitting beside him, and Daniel. After the accident, they told Walla that Shaulov admitted at the scene that he had been driving the vehicle and had crossed the intersection on a red light. This is their account of the events, while the question of guilt must be decided by the court.

What Charges Were Filed

Shaulov is charged with driving through a red light, careless driving, and conduct causing damage. The indictment was filed with the Tel Aviv Traffic Court following an investigation by traffic examiners from the Tel Aviv District, in cooperation with the Traffic Prosecution Unit. Police previously stated that no suspicion arose that he had been driving under the influence of alcohol; Shaulov was summoned for further questioning, and his driver’s license was suspended for a certain period. The outcome of the legal proceedings and the sentence imposed are not stated in the source.

What this means for you

The filing of an indictment means that legal proceedings have begun, not that the driver has been found guilty. In a similar situation, testimony from those involved, the status of the traffic lights, medical records, and the conclusions of traffic examiners may serve as important evidence. The criminal traffic proceeding does not automatically determine all compensation issues relating to bodily injury and property damage.

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