She caused the death of 17-year-old Barlasçeki! Verdict reached for Fatma Zehra Kınık

The verdict has been announced for Zehra Kınık, daughter of former Turkish Red Crescent President Kerem Kınık, who caused the death of 17-year-old Batın Barlasçeki and the injury of another person.

BROUGHT TO THE COURTROOM UNDER POLICE ESCORT

The hearing of the case, held at the Istanbul Anatolian 8th High Criminal Court, began at 16:30. Zehra Kınık was brought to the courtroom under police escort. The prosecution had requested a prison sentence ranging from 2 to 15 years for Kınık.

VERDICT ANNOUNCED

Fatıma Zehra Kınık Demir, daughter of former Turkish Red Crescent President Kerem Kınık, was sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prison in the trial where she was charged with causing the death of 17-year-old Batın Barlasçeki and the injury of 3 people. Her driver's license was suspended for 2 years.

WHAT HAD HAPPENED?

On July 9, 2024, in the Beykoz district of Istanbul, a car driven by Fatma Zehra Kınık Demir collided with a motorcycle driven by 17-year-old Yavuz Selim Öztürk. 17-year-old Batın Barlasçeki, who was riding on the back of the motorcycle, died in the hospital. Kınık, who was detained after the accident, was released to be tried without arrest.

News Source: 12punto