In an accident that occurred in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul, a pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a commercial taxi. The incident took place on the morning of November 3 in the Gürpınar neighborhood.
According to the information obtained, the taxi struck the pedestrian, who was walking along the road on their way to work, as the vehicle was turning onto the street. The force of the impact sent the pedestrian flying several meters.
It was reported that the taxi fled the scene without stopping after the accident. Upon notification by bystanders, medical teams were dispatched to the area. The critically injured pedestrian was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
The moment of the incident was recorded by a nearby business's security camera. The footage shows the taxi striking the pedestrian as they were attempting to cross the street, and the vehicle continuing on its way.
Şakir Yıldız, a local shopkeeper on the street where the accident occurred, said, "The citizen had parked their car here. An uncontrolled individual coming to withdraw money from the ATM on the other side did not notice the man, hit him, and fled. It seems there are fractures in his skull and ribs."
News Source: 12punto
