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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.

Mother and Daughter Killed, Son Severely Injured

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.