The police vehicle chasing the suspects crashed: 1 dead, 4 injured including 2 police officers.

The police vehicle chasing the suspects crashed: 1 dead, 4 injured including 2 police officers.

30.09.2025 15:51

In Esenyurt, a chase occurred between police teams and a suspect vehicle that failed to comply with a "stop" order. During the pursuit, the police vehicle collided with a light commercial vehicle. A child, who was not involved in the incident, lost his life, while 4 people, including 2 police officers, were injured.

Last night, lively moments were experienced on Hadımköy Road in the Büyükçekmece district of Istanbul. According to the information obtained, the suspect involved in an armed threat in Esenyurt was chased by police teams.

POLICE CAR COLLIDED WITH LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLE

The chase continued on Hadımköy Road in the Büyükçekmece district, where the vehicle that did not comply with the "stop" warning was pursued by the police. The police, chasing the suspect vehicle that ran a red light, collided with a light commercial vehicle driven by Muharrem Özdemir (30) at that moment.

DIED IN HOSPITAL

After the accident, a large number of ambulances were dispatched to the scene upon notification. A total of 5 injured, including 2 police officers, were taken to nearby hospitals. Muharrem Özdemir, a father of one, who was taken to the hospital in critical condition, could not be saved despite all interventions and lost his life.

THE MOMENTS RECORDED ON CAMERA

The moment of the accident was recorded second by second by the security camera of a nearby business. The footage shows the moment the police vehicle collided with the car that crossed into the opposite lane. Meanwhile, it was reported that the suspect vehicle, which was chased by police teams, was found abandoned. An investigation has been launched regarding the incident.

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