An accident occurred on Olay, Antalya Caddesi. A light commercial vehicle driver named Onur, who was driving in the direction of the courthouse, tried to avoid hitting other vehicles that had stopped at a pedestrian crossing and were giving way to pedestrians by turning the steering wheel. The driver, who was allegedly speeding, lost control of the vehicle and hit a traffic sign on the side of the road. The vehicle went up on the sidewalk and then crashed into the cars in front of a motorcycle dealership.
As a result of the impact, the motorcycles in front of the business were thrown around, while the vehicle managed to come to a stop after hitting the concrete flower beds on the sidewalk.
At that moment, a pedestrian crossing the pedestrian crossing and two young people chatting in front of the dealership narrowly escaped death.
The incident caused panic among passersby and witnesses, who called emergency services for assistance. The driver of the vehicle was found to be unharmed but in a state of shock. The pedestrians who narrowly escaped the accident were treated for minor injuries at the scene by paramedics.
The authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident and whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the incident. The damaged vehicles and property are being assessed for repair costs and the area has been cordoned off for safety reasons until the investigation is completed. Witnesses are being interviewed to gather more information about the sequence of events leading up to the crash.
Road safety measures and the importance of obeying traffic rules have been emphasized by local authorities following this incident. They have urged drivers to be more cautious and attentive while driving, especially in pedestrian areas. The incident serves as a reminder of the potential dangers of reckless driving and the importance of following traffic regulations to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of all road users.
