12.05.2026 12:31
In Göktürk, Istanbul, businesswoman Derya Üzüm (46), who was trying to cross the road, was hit by a car driven by Umut Ç. exiting a gas station. Üzüm fell and hit her head on the asphalt, and died in the hospital where she was taken. The driver Umut Ç., who was detained, was arrested on charges of 'Involuntary manslaughter'. The moment of the accident was captured on security camera.
Businesswoman Derya Üzüm lost her life in a traffic accident in Istanbul Göktürk. Üzüm, who was hit by a car while trying to cross the road, died in the hospital, while the driver taken into custody regarding the accident was arrested.
The accident occurred on Saturday, May 9, around 21:15 in Eyüpsultan Göktürk Merkez Mahallesi. According to information obtained, Derya Üzüm was hit by a car driven by Umut Ç., who was maneuvering from a fuel station onto the street while she was trying to cross the road. Üzüm fell to the ground due to the impact, hitting her head on the asphalt and sustaining severe injuries.
DIED IN THE HOSPITAL
Upon notice, police and medical teams were dispatched to the scene. After initial medical intervention, Derya Üzüm was taken to Seyrantepe Hamidiye Education and Research Hospital. Despite all interventions, Üzüm died in the hospital. Traffic teams prepared a report on the accident.
DRIVER ARRESTED
Following the accident, the car driver Umut Ç., who was taken into custody, was referred to the courthouse after police procedures. Umut Ç., brought before the court, was arrested on charges of 'Involuntary manslaughter'. The moment of the accident was captured on security camera.
BID FAREWELL AT FATIH MOSQUE
A funeral ceremony was held for Derya Üzüm at Fatih Mosque after the afternoon prayer. The ceremony was attended by Üzüm's family, relatives, and many people who knew her. After the funeral prayer, Üzüm's body was laid to rest in Bahçeköy Cemetery.