Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on his social media account that a 6-year-old child named E.A.A was hit by a motorcycle without a license plate while crossing a pedestrian crossing in the Karadeniz neighborhood of Gaziosmanpaşa district in Istanbul on May 19.
Gaziosmanpaşa District Police Department has launched an investigation to apprehend the motorcycle driver, as stated by Yerlikaya, and he mentioned that 120 security camera footage along a 7-kilometer route from the scene of the incident has been examined.
Yerlikaya congratulated the heroic police officers for capturing the 21-year-old F.S, who was driving the motorcycle, and the 23-year-old A.Ç, who was riding on the back. He said, “I congratulate our hero police officers. The prayers of our people are with you. We are determined to capture those who commit crimes and those who act in a way that hurts the conscience of society and deliver them to justice.”
The incident has raised concerns about road safety and the need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws. The authorities are being urged to take more measures to prevent such accidents from happening in the future.
The story of the young child being hit by a motorcycle has sparked outrage among the public, with many calling for justice to be served and stricter penalties for those who violate traffic laws. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of obeying road rules and regulations to ensure the safety of all road users.
Yerlikaya’s announcement on social media has shed light on the need for increased vigilance on the roads and the importance of holding those who break the law accountable for their actions. The authorities are expected to continue their efforts to ensure road safety and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
