First photo: Assi El Hallani’s son, Al Walid, released from detention
Al Walid El Hallani, son of singer Assi El Hallani, was released from detention following the fatal car accident in Beirut, Lebanese media reported late Wednesday.
On Tuesday night, the Lebanese star fatally struck a man with his car, leading to his death. However, El Hallani was freed from jail after the victim’s family dropped its personal legal claim against him, sources told LBCI.
The accident occurred at about 10 p.m. near the entrance to the Saeb Salam Tunnel in the Lebanese capital, where Al Walid El Hallani struck a pedestrian with his car, resulting in the man’s death.
The victim’s body was taken to Makassed Hospital, while Beirut’s traffic police launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the traffic accident.
Al Walid El Hallani’s office clarified details of the accident
The media office of Lebanese artist Al Walid El Hallani has issued an official statement detailing a traffic accident that occurred yesterday evening in the Saeb Salam area in the capital, Beirut.
The statement noted that Al Walid El Hallani reported the incident to the security forces and went personally to the relevant police station. He affirmed that he has placed himself at the disposal of the judiciary and security agencies to facilitate the necessary legal procedures, and that he is following the case in coordination with his legal counsel.
“On a humanitarian level, the Lebanese artist extended his deepest condolences to the family of the deceased, praying that God grants them patience and solace,” the statement also read. Al Walid further expressed his full confidence in the Lebanese judiciary and his complete commitment to the legal process.
