18.06.2026 19:03
A 27-year-old healthcare worker, Esra Özdemir, died after being struck by a light commercial vehicle while crossing the road in Mersin. The accident was captured on security camera footage, and it was reported that Özdemir had recently gotten married to her fiancé and was preparing for a wedding ceremony in a month.
Healthcare worker Esra Özdemir, who was trying to cross the road in Mersin, lost her life after being hit by a light commercial vehicle. It was learned that Özdemir had recently gotten married in a civil ceremony and was planning a wedding a month later. The accident was captured on security camera, and the driver was taken into custody.
THROWN METERS AWAY
The accident occurred yesterday around 5:00 PM on Mimar Sinan Street in Çiftlikköy District. A light commercial vehicle driven by Ö.E. hit Esra Özdemir as she was crossing the road. Özdemir was thrown onto the road due to the impact and was injured. Upon reports from those nearby, health and police teams were dispatched to the scene.
WEDDING PLANNED IN A MONTH
After initial intervention by the teams, Özdemir was taken to the hospital for treatment and passed away this morning. It was stated that Özdemir, who worked as a technician in the blood collection unit at Mersin University Faculty of Medicine Hospital, had recently had a civil marriage with her fiancé and was preparing for a wedding in a month. Meanwhile, the accident was captured on security camera, and the driver Ö.E. was taken into custody. The investigation continues.