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Caravan crashes into barriers in Istanbul, driver dies

14.06.2026 02:11 13 min 26 sources
Muğla Gazetesi TUR + 25 more
Caravan crashes into barriers in Istanbul, driver dies
Original source: Muğla Gazetesi

In Brief

On the morning of May 7, 2026, in the Sarıyer district of Istanbul, 34-year-old Okan Demir lost control of his caravan on a curve, crashed into barriers, and overturned. The driver died at the scene.

Accident timeline

On May 7, 2026, at approximately 06:45, a fatal accident occurred on 1st Zekeriyaköy Street in the Sarıyer district of Istanbul. 34-year-old Okan Demir, driving a caravan with license plate 34 FC 4324, was traveling from Bahçeköy towards Zekeriyaköy. On a curve, he lost control, causing the caravan to crash into road barriers and overturn.

The impact tore the vehicle apart. The driver was trapped between the wreckage and the barrier. Rescue teams extracted his body, but medics pronounced him dead at the scene. Traffic on the street was temporarily closed for the evacuation of the caravan and road cleanup. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

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