In Eskişehir, a pedestrian died after being hit by a light commercial vehicle whose driver was reversing.

In Eskişehir, a pedestrian died after being hit by a light commercial vehicle whose driver was reversing.

15.06.2026 15:01

In Eskişehir, a light commercial vehicle reversing maneuvered by Y.P. struck 86-year-old Ayşe Portakal. Severely injured, Portakal died in the hospital, and the driver was taken into custody.

In Eskişehir, Ayşe Portakal (86), who was under a light commercial vehicle reversing driven by Y.P., died at the hospital where she was taken. The driver, Y.P., has been taken into custody by police.

ELDERLY WOMAN LOSES LIFE IN HOSPITAL

In Yeşiltepe Neighborhood, Tepebaşı district, the light commercial vehicle with license plate 06 BUT 462, driven in reverse by Y.P., hit Ayşe Portakal. Portakal, trapped under the vehicle, was severely injured. Upon reports from bystanders, a medical team was dispatched to the scene. After first aid, Ayşe Portakal was taken to Yunus Emre State Hospital. However, Portakal succumbed to her injuries despite all efforts by doctors.

DRIVER TAKEN INTO CUSTODY

The driver, Y.P., was taken into custody by police. After a medical check-up, Y.P. was taken to the police station for questioning.

The investigation into the accident continues.

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