Death at the pedestrian crossing: lost a 13-day battle for life.

Death at the pedestrian crossing: lost a 13-day battle for life.

25.01.2026 23:23

In the Çayırova district of Kocaeli, 41-year-old Songül Baş, who was seriously injured in a traffic accident at a pedestrian crossing, passed away 13 days later in the hospital where she was being treated. The driver of the car involved in the accident was released under judicial control by the court.

41-year-old Songül Baş, who was seriously injured after being hit by a car while crossing the pedestrian crossing in the Çayırova district of Kocaeli, lost her life after a 13-day struggle for survival in the hospital where she was treated.

HORRIFIC ACCIDENT AT THE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

The accident occurred on January 12 on Fatih Street in Yeni Mahalle. Songül Baş, who was trying to cross the road at the pedestrian crossing, was hit by a car with the license plate 34 PGE 784, driven by E.A.

DRIVER TOOK THE INJURED PERSON TO THE HOSPITAL IN HIS VEHICLE

As a result of the impact, Baş was severely injured and was taken by the driver E.A. to a nearby polyclinic and then to Gebze Fatih State Hospital. During the examinations, numerous fractures were detected in Songül Baş's body, and she was intubated in the intensive care unit.

DRIVER RELEASED UNDER JUDICIAL CONTROL

After the accident, the driver E.A. was taken into custody and referred to the courthouse. The suspect was released under judicial control by the court. Meanwhile, the moment of the accident was captured by the security camera of a nearby business.

SAD NEWS AFTER 13 DAYS

Songül Baş passed away in the morning hours at Gebze Fatih State Hospital, where she was receiving treatment. The young woman's funeral was held after the noon prayer at the Küme Evler Mosque in Çayırova district and she was laid to rest at Akse Cemetery amid tears.

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