Is it considered accidental killing if a person is run over by a car unintentionally—whether they threw themselves in front of it or due to obstructed visibility such as fog? And how much is the blood money (diyya) for accidental killing in Saudi Riyals, and what is its equivalent in camels, gold, silver, and sheep?
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The driver's liability is contingent upon his negligence and dereliction of duty. He is not liable if someone throws himself in front of the car and he is unable to avoid the accident.
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