Fatality as pedestrian struck by truck
Pedestrian Killed in Traffic Accident in Turkey
A pedestrian has been killed in a traffic accident in the Arapçeşme Neighborhood Terminal Street in Turkey. The unfortunate incident occurred when a Mercedes brand TIR truck with the license plate number 41 VL 555, driven by R.Ş. hit Ahmet Alasırt, a 29-year-old pedestrian who was crossing the road in a location where there was no pedestrian crossing.
The impact of the collision was so severe that Alasırt was swept away and remained motionless on the ground. The emergency services were immediately called, and both medical and police teams rushed to the scene. Upon examination by the medical team, it was discovered that Alasırt had succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The police have since launched an investigation into the accident, and the driver of the Mercedes truck has been taken to the police station to be interviewed. Furthermore, a pair of shoes belonging to the pedestrian was found approximately 40 meters away from the site of the accident.
The tragic incident has left the family and friends of the victim mourning. Therefore, motorists are being urged to drive carefully and obey traffic regulations to prevent further road accidents. Pedestrians should also take extra precautions when crossing roads to avoid being victims of road accidents.
