28.08.2026 22:41
In the Çorlu district of Tekirdağ, a pedestrian was injured when a motorcycle struck them while they were crossing the road at a crosswalk. The 19-year-old driver, who was determined to be unlicensed, tearfully told the health team asking if he was okay that the pedestrian suddenly stepped onto the road and said, 'Let them give lessons about the crosswalk then, I just said let me take a 2-minute lap. I hope my whole body is broken.'
A motorcycle driven by Esma Ş. on Şinasi Kurşun Street in Tekirdağ's Çorlu district struck Esat D., who was allegedly trying to cross the street at a pedestrian crossing.
TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
Upon reports from those nearby, health and police teams were dispatched to the scene. Esat D., who fell and was injured by the impact, was taken to Çorlu State Hospital by ambulance.
"THEN LET THEM GIVE LESSONS FOR THE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING TOO..."
Health teams asked 19-year-old Esma Ş., who survived the accident without injury, if she was okay. Crying, Esma Ş. said the pedestrian suddenly stepped onto the road, adding, "Then let them give lessons for the pedestrian crossing too, I said let me take a 2-minute turn. I hope all my body is broken."
FOUND TO BE WITHOUT A LICENSE
The motorcycle driver, determined to be unlicensed and fined a total of 85 thousand lira, was taken to the police station. Police continue to investigate the accident.