The non-commissioned officer who tripped and fell died a terrible death.

07.02.2026 16:10

Chief Petty Officer Çağatay Subatay, a member of the Naval Air Command serving in Kartepe district of Kocaeli, lost his life after being hit by a truck while walking to the pharmacy; Subatay's funeral will be held with military honors and buried in Reyhanlı district of Hatay.

Sergeant Çağatay Subatay, who was on duty in Kocaeli, lost his life as a result of being hit by a truck. Subatay's funeral will be held with a military ceremony in Hatay.

Sergeant Çağatay Subatay, a member of the Naval Air Command stationed in Kartepe, Kocaeli, lost his life due to an unfortunate traffic accident. Allegedly, while walking to the pharmacy, Subatay tripped and lost his balance, falling to the ground. At that moment, a passing truck hit Subatay, severely injuring him. After the first intervention by the medical teams who arrived at the scene upon notification, Subatay was taken to the hospital, but despite all efforts, he could not be saved.

WILL BE BURIED IN HATAY

The sad news has plunged Subatay's family, who lives in Reyhanlı, Hatay, as well as his comrades in arms in Kocaeli, into mourning. It has been learned that Sergeant Subatay's father is also a retired civil servant from the military recruitment office. The funeral of Sergeant Çağatay Subatay will land at Incirlik Air Base at 1:00 PM by military aircraft. After the funeral prayer to be held following the afternoon prayer in Reyhanlı, Subatay will be honored with a military ceremony.