06.09.2025 13:16
Heavy rainfall in Istanbul caused a terrible accident. In Eyüpsultan, the driver Erkan Soytürk lost control of the steering wheel and crashed into a streetlight while trying to navigate a turn. The vehicle crumpled like paper, and Soytürk lost his life at the scene.
Due to the heavy rain affecting Eyüpsultan, the driver who lost control on the slippery road crashed into a streetlight. The driver, Erkan Soytürk, who was trapped inside the car that crumpled like paper, lost his life.
The accident occurred around 09:00 at the Okmeydanı-Hasdal Connection Road in the Emniyettepe area. Due to the heavy rain, the driver Erkan Soytürk lost control and crashed into the streetlight while unable to take the turn. The car crumpled like paper upon impact, and driver Soytürk was trapped inside the vehicle. Upon notification, health, police, and fire teams were dispatched to the scene.
DIED AT THE SCENE
It was determined by health teams that the driver trapped inside the car had lost his life. While police teams initiated an investigation regarding the accident, it was observed that parts of the vehicle were scattered around. The lifeless body of the driver was taken to the Forensic Medicine Morgue after the prosecutor's examination.