health
March 5, 2026
Mother and Daughter Killed, Son Severely Injured
Sjenica will mourn for a long time due to the traffic accident last night in which Edisa Karišik (44) and her daughter Lejla (12) died, and their nine-year-old son sustained severe bodily injuries for which doctors at the Belgrade Institute for Mother and Child are fighting for his life.
TL;DR
- Edisa Karišik (44) and her daughter Lejla (12) died in a car accident in Sjenica.
- The victims' nine-year-old son suffered severe injuries and is in critical condition.
- The accident occurred when a speeding car allegedly lost control and hit the pedestrians.
- The driver, A.K., has been detained for 48 hours.
- Sjenica has declared three days of mourning.
- The deceased mother, Edisa Karišik, previously worked for the Novi Pazar Police Administration, promoting safe driving.
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that 15 pedestrians have died on Serbian roads since the beginning of the year.
- The Ministry urged drivers to reduce speed, be cautious in evening hours and low visibility, yield to pedestrians, and avoid distractions like mobile phones.
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