The news company mourns the death of news photographer Elisha Maron, who was killed today (Thursday) in a car accident that occurred at the Ein Carmel junction near Zichron Yaacov.
The company's CEO, Avi Weiss, praised the photographer, who worked for the company for many years, and said: "Elisha was a beloved man and a dear friend to us, a dedicated professional in the field, who brought to the screen many dozens of articles alongside our writings.
We are so saddened by his tragic death and send a hug and condolences to his family and children. "
The northern correspondent of News 12 Purat Nassar also joined in, saying: "Elisha was not only a good friend, a true professional and a devoted family man, he was mostly a man of his stature and above.
Everyone loved him.
Always helped everyone, always with a smile.
Of blessed memory".
Other employees at the company added that Maron was always ready for action, and went out to photograph road accidents and other emergencies.
He is survived by his wife and three children.
According to a preliminary police investigation into the circumstances of the accident, it appears that Maron's car collided head-on with a truck on Road 4, near the Ein Carmel junction.
As a result of the collision, the truck driver was lightly injured.
