06.03.2025 14:33
A Scottish fan who came to Istanbul to watch the Fenerbahçe-Glasgow Rangers match in Beşiktaş was hit by a car while trying to cross the street. The impact of the collision caused the fan to be thrown to the ground, where he was run over by another vehicle coming from behind. The fan lost his life at the scene, and the horrific accident was captured on camera.
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At around 04:30 in the Sinanpaşa neighborhood of Beşiktaş district in Istanbul, a horrifying incident occurred. Scottish supporter Christopher Potter (41), who came to Istanbul for the UEFA Europa Conference League match between Fenerbahçe and Glasgow Rangers scheduled to be played at 20:45 this evening, left an entertainment venue with a woman named Kirsty Mckay (37) late at night.
A CAR HIT, ANOTHER ONE RAN OVER
The couple then took a taxi back to their hotel. Upon arriving at the hotel, Potter went to an ATM to withdraw money. While Potter was crossing the street when the pedestrian light was red, a car hit him. Another vehicle coming from behind ran over Potter, who was thrown to the ground by the impact. The Scottish supporter died at the scene. The moment of the accident was captured by security cameras second by second.
DRIVERS IN CUSTODY
Meanwhile, Kirsty Mckay, who was with Potter, gave a statement to the police. It was learned that she stated she met Potter at the entertainment venue and came to drop him off at the hotel. While police teams launched an investigation into the incident, the drivers involved in the accident were taken into custody. The drivers involved in the accident, U.Ç. and H.G., were detained. After completing their procedures, the drivers were referred to the courthouse on charges of 'causing death by negligence.'
RANGERS: WE ARE IN CONTACT WITH AUTHORITIES
Regarding the accident, the Scottish football team Rangers made a post on their official X account. In the club's message, which stated that they are in contact with the authorities, it said, "We are deeply saddened to learn that one of our supporters has passed away in a traffic accident that occurred in Istanbul late at night. The only thing on the minds of everyone at the club during this incredibly difficult time is their families and friends. We are in constant contact with both Turkish and British authorities regarding this tragic incident."
FENERBAHÇE'S CONDOLENCES MESSAGE
Following the death of Rangers supporter Potter, Fenerbahçe also published a condolences message on their official account. The message, which began with "We extend our condolences to Rangers FC and its community," included the sentences, "We have learned with deep sadness that a Rangers FC supporter who came to Istanbul to support his team in the first match of the UEFA Europa League Round of 16, where our Fenerbahçe will host the Scottish representative Rangers FC, has passed away in a traffic accident. We express our condolences to the family of the deceased supporter, the Rangers club, and its community."
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