Avishai Levi z”l, 46, a Sefardi singer and paytan, was sadly killed Friday in a tragic accident on Adoniyahu HaCohen street in Yerushalayim.

According to reports, the fatal accident occurred while Avishai Levi was working as a driver. Witnesses at the scene said he had stepped out of his vehicle to remove suitcases from the trunk when he noticed the car beginning to roll backward. He ran toward the door in an attempt to put the car in park and was tragically crushed against a poll near the door of the vehicle.

United Hatzalah medical teams responded to the scene and performed resuscitation efforts on the victim, who had sustained severe injuries in the collision. Despite their efforts, he was later pronounced dead at the scene.

His name was cleared for publication a short time before Shabbos, after he was identified at the hospital by family members.

Avishai z”l was born in Tverya on 14 Av, 1980, to his father R’ Eliyahu Levi and his mother Mrs. Rut. He grew up in Yerushalayim, where his exceptional musical talent stood out starting from a young age. He began his career at age 7 as the lead soloist of the legendary children’s choir “Perachei Yerushalayim” between 1987–1989.

Further details, including levaya arrangements, will be published as they become available.

Yehi Zichro Baruch

This is a developing story. Belaaz will update as more information is confirmed.