04.02.2025 15:24
The drunk driver, who caused the death of four people, including a 6-month-old baby from the same family, in a car accident in Tekirdağ, appeared before the judge for the second time. The driver, who said, "I am very sorry," was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
A terrible accident occurred on October 11, 2024, in the Zafer neighborhood of Çorlu district in Tekirdağ. Çetin Karakuş (60) and Çiğdem Karakuş (53), who live in Babaeski, visited their daughter Çisem Meriç (30), who resides in Çorlu. When their 6-month-old grandson Aras Meriç became unwell at night, the couple and their daughter Çisem Meriç set out to take the baby to the hospital.
A FAMILY LOST THEIR LIVES
The car with the license plate 39 DK 850, driven by Çetin Karakuş, was hit from the side by the car with the license plate 41 VV 964, driven by Faruk Aksan (35), while waiting at a red light at an intersection. Karakuş's car was dragged for about 50 meters. Çiğdem Karakuş and her daughter Çisem Meriç died at the scene of the accident, while Çetin Karakuş and 6-month-old Aras Meriç died in the hospital to which they were taken.
DRIVER UNDER THE INFLUENCE APPEARED IN COURT FOR THE SECOND TIME
The driver Faruk Aksan, who was found to have a blood alcohol level of 1.97 promille, was taken into custody by the police after his treatment and was arrested by the court he was brought to at the courthouse. Faruk Aksan, who was charged with "causing the death of multiple people by negligence" at the Çorlu 1st Heavy Criminal Court, appeared for the second hearing.
“I REGRET,” HE SAID, SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IN PRISON
Connecting to the hearing via the Audio and Visual Information System (SEGBİS) from the prison where he was held, Aksan said, “I regret, I regret very much. I will live with this guilt for the rest of my life. I didn't want to go out on the road that day at all. My wife has epilepsy and she became unwell. They were at home with my 3-year-old son. I had to hit the road for her. I am so sad that I can't express it, I regret very much.” The court sentenced Faruk Aksan to 10 years in prison.