23.01.2026 14:00
In the Tekkeköy district of Samsun, the motorcycle driver Umut Can Turan, who crashed into a parked truck from behind, lost his life. It was stated that Umut Can Turan was a national badminton athlete at one time.
Umut Can Turan, who was working as a courier in Samsun, was on his way home when the motorcycle he was riding crashed into the rear of a truck trailer parked on the shoulder of the road.
DIED IN HOSPITAL
Due to the severity of the impact, bystanders immediately notified health and police teams for the seriously injured young driver. Turan received first aid from the health teams that arrived at the scene and was taken to a private hospital for treatment. However, despite all the interventions made in the hospital, the young courier could not be saved and lost his life.
HE WAS EARNING A LIVING AS A COURIER
It was stated that Umut Can Turan, who lost his life in the accident, had previously represented Turkey as a national badminton player and had been earning a living as a courier recently. Following the accident, the Azerbaijani truck driver Nadir S. was taken into custody by the police. The investigation launched regarding the accident is ongoing.