Artist Al-Waleed Al-Hallani Detained in Beirut Following Fatal Traffic Accident
A pedestrian has died following a traffic accident involving artist Al-Waleed Al-Hallani in the Lebanese capital, Beirut.
The YASA organization reported a traffic accident on Tuesday evening near the entrance of the Saeb Salam tunnel in Beirut, which resulted in the death of a pedestrian.
The artist's media office stated that Al-Hallani was surprised by a person crossing the road in an area lacking proper lighting.
The office confirmed that the artist stopped immediately after the incident to call for an ambulance and voluntarily reported to the local police station to cooperate with judicial and security authorities.
Medical examinations conducted on the artist confirmed that he was not under the influence of alcohol or any other substances, while legal investigations into the incident remain ongoing.
Authorities have yet to officially identify the deceased, as no identification documents were found on the individual at the time of the accident.