03.11.2025 16:58
The 85-year-old artist Engin Çağlar, who was seriously injured after being hit by a motorcycle while crossing the street in Şişli, has passed away in the hospital. The master of Yeşilçam was laid to rest at Zincirlikuyu Cemetery. The motorcycle driver, Berkay O., who caused the death, stated, "He suddenly appeared in front of me; I braked to avoid hitting him, but I couldn't stop." The driver has been arrested on charges of "manslaughter by negligence."
A motorcycle hit cinema artist Engin Çağlar (85) while he was trying to cross the road in Şişli. Çağlar, who was taken to the hospital, could not be saved despite all interventions. The motorcycle driver Berkay O. (21), who was taken into custody, was arrested for 'manslaughter by negligence'. It was learned that in his first statement to the police, Berkay O. said he was driving normally and that Çağlar suddenly appeared in front of him, resulting in the accident.
The accident occurred on Friday, October 31, at around 20:10 in the Merkez neighborhood. According to the information obtained, Berkay O., who was riding a motorcycle on the street, hit cinema artist Engin Çağlar, who was trying to cross the road. Upon notification, health and police teams were dispatched to the scene. Çağlar, who was taken to the hospital unconscious, could not be saved and passed away in the hospital despite all interventions.
ACCIDENT CAPTURED ON SECURITY CAMERA
On the other hand, the accident was captured on security camera. In the footage, Engin Çağlar is seen crossing the road when he is hit by the motorcycle, and the moment the actor falls to the ground due to the impact is visible. In the continuation of the footage, bystanders rush to help Çağlar, who is lying on the ground.
BURIED IN ZİNCİRLİKUYU CEMETERY
The news of Çağlar's death, who acted in many Yeşilçam films such as 'Kadın Değil Baş belası', 'Kınalı Yapıncak', 'Feride', 'Makber', and 'Rüyalar Gerçek Olsa', was announced by the Film-San Foundation. In the statement shared by the Film-San Foundation, it was stated, "We wish God's mercy upon Engin Çağlar, one of the founding members of the Film-San Foundation and a valuable actor of Turkish Cinema and Yeşilçam, and we extend our condolences to his family and loved ones."
A funeral ceremony was held for Engin Çağlar on Monday, November 2, at Şişli Merkez Mosque. The ceremony was attended by Çağlar's wife Filiz Vural, his sons Eser and Çağlan, as well as artists from the industry such as Nuri Alço, Ediz Hun, Teoman Ayık, his theater friend Suat Yalçın from 'A Turkish Girl in Germany', and his fans. After the funeral prayer performed following the noon prayer, Çağlar's body was buried in Zincirlikuyu Cemetery.
ARRESTED DRIVER: HE SUDDENLY APPEARED IN FRONT OF ME
On the other hand, the motorcycle driver Berkay O., who was taken into custody after the accident, was taken to the police station. It was learned that in his statement, Berkay O. said he was driving normally and that Çağlar suddenly appeared in front of him and he hit him. After completing his procedures at the police station, Berkay O. was referred to the courthouse. Berkay O., who was brought before the court, was arrested and sent to prison for 'manslaughter by negligence.'
LAWYER KAYA: WE WILL FOLLOW THE PROCESS UNTIL THE END
Lawyer Vahit Kaya, who made a statement on the matter, said, "The valuable artist, our friend, our client, and our brother Engin Çağlar has tragically passed away. The suspect of the incident has been apprehended by the law enforcement and has been arrested by the court. We respectfully inform the public that we will follow the process until the end for the sake of justice. In this difficult process, we once again wish God's mercy upon the late Engin Çağlar and extend our condolences to his family, loved ones, and the art community," he stated.