However Bassel died in a car accident in 1994 , and Hafez turned to his third choice -- his younger son Bashar , who at that time had no political experience .
Hafez 's next choice of successor was his eldest son , Bassel .
Bassel died in a car accident in 1994 , and Hafez turned to Hafez 's third choice -- his younger son Bashar , who at that time had no political experience .
Hafez 's next choice of successor was his eldest son , Bassel .