22.05.2026 23:10
A pedestrian trying to cross the road to help those injured in an accident in Yozgat was hit by a car and lost his life. While stopping to see the accident at the Ankara highway Başıbüyüklü location, Yaşar Zengin was struck by a vehicle driven by Y.D. as he was crossing the road. Despite efforts to revive him with cardiac massage on the way to the hospital, Zengin could not be saved, and an investigation into the incident continues.
A tragic accident that pained consciences occurred in Yozgat. A compassionate citizen, who got out of his vehicle to help after witnessing an accident on the highway and attempted to cross the road, lost his life after being hit by another car.
HE STOPPED HIS VEHICLE WHEN HE SAW THE ACCIDENT
The incident occurred at the Başıbüyüklü location on the Yozgat-Ankara highway. According to information obtained, Yaşar Zengin, who witnessed a collision between a car and a truck while driving, immediately pulled his vehicle over to the side of the road to help the victims.
HE DIED WHILE TRYING TO HELP
Getting out of his vehicle, Yaşar Zengin wanted to cross to the opposite lane to reach and assist those involved in the accident. At that moment, a car with license plate 06 FE 8406, driven by Y.D., speeding along the road, struck Zengin as he tried to cross. The impact threw the unfortunate man onto the road.
CPR WAS PERFORMED AT THE SCENE
Upon notification, police, gendarmerie, and medical teams were dispatched to the scene quickly. Medical teams performed CPR on the critically injured Yaşar Zengin for several minutes at the scene. Despite all interventions, his heart could not be restarted, and he was rushed to Yozgat City Hospital by ambulance.
HE COULD NOT BE SAVED DESPITE ALL EFFORTS
In the emergency department of Yozgat City Hospital, doctors made intense efforts, but Yaşar Zengin could not be saved and lost his life despite all medical interventions. The tragic news of Zengin, who lost his life while trying to do a good deed, plunged his relatives into mourning.
Teams have launched a comprehensive investigation into the horrific accident.