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In an accident that occurred on March 31, 2025 in the Hacıahmet Neighborhood of Beyoğlu, Istanbul, a 17-year-old driver named M.E. took his father's light commercial vehicle without permission and entered traffic. The young driver lost control while driving and hit 59-year-old Abdulkerim Yavuz, who was sitting on the sidewalk.
Yavuz, who was seriously injured by the impact, was taken to the hospital after the first intervention of the medical teams that arrived at the scene. However, despite all interventions, he could not be saved.
Court Decision: House Arrest
M.E., who was detained after the incident, was sent to the courthouse on charges of "causing death by negligence" after the procedures at the police station. The court ruled that M.E. be placed under house arrest with judicial control due to his young age. The family appealed the decision, but their appeal was rejected.
"Is a Life That Cheap?"
Elif Yavuz, the daughter of deceased Abdulkerim Yavuz, made a statement as she left the courthouse, saying, “I had a father, but now I don’t. The murderer is out there. Is it that easy to take a life?” Following the verdict, the family stated that justice had not been served and that they would be following the process.
