"I Did Not Leave": Elie Haddad's First Comment on the Hit-and-Run Incident

The media office of Lebanese artist Elie Haddad issued an official statement revealing details of the traffic accident that occurred Tuesday evening at the entrance to Saeb Salam Tunnel in Beirut, which resulted in one death.

The statement clarified that the accident happened while Elie Haddad was driving his car on the public road, when he was surprised by a person crossing the street in the absence of lighting. It noted that the artist attempted to avoid him, but the car's side mirror struck the individual.

Elie Haddad Reveals Details of the Traffic Accident
According to the statement issued by his office, Elie Haddad did not leave the scene of the accident; rather, he stopped immediately after the collision and rushed to contact the Lebanese Red Cross to request emergency services and provide assistance to the injured person.

The office added that the artist reported the incident to security forces and waited for the arrival of ambulance teams before personally heading to the relevant police department, placing himself at the disposal of security and judicial authorities to complete investigations and legal procedures.

Victim of Elie Haddad's Accident in Beirut Dies
In a subsequent development, Lebanese media reports revealed the death of the person involved in the accident due to serious injuries sustained, despite being transported to Al-Maqasid Charitable Hospital in Beirut for treatment.

According to security information, the deceased did not carry identification documents allowing for the recognition of his identity, including his name, age, or nationality. Additionally, no family members or acquaintances came forward to identify the body.

Elie Haddad Condolences to the Victim's Family
In conclusion of his statement, Elie Haddad expressed his sorrow over the person's death, offering sincere condolences to his family and praying to God to grant him mercy and patience to his relatives.

The artist affirmed his full respect for legal procedures and his confidence in the Lebanese judiciary, while his office explained that the statement was issued to present his account of the incident and prevent the circulation of inaccurate information regarding its circumstances.