Development in the accident that killed 25-year-old Fatımaalzhra Riyadh: The fleeing driver has been arrested.
In Sultangazi, the driver Murat K., who abandoned his vehicle and fled after the accident that resulted in the death of Iraqi Fatımaalzhra Riyadh, was arrested. The other three people in the vehicle were released under judicial control. Following the accident in Istanbul's Sultangazi district that led to the death of 25-year-old Iraqi Fatımaalzhra Riyadh, the driver Murat K. (20), who fled on foot, surrendered to authorities.
The driver was arrested by the court he was referred to, while the three others with him were released under judicial control. Fatımaalzhra Riyadh was laid to rest. According to a report by DHA, the accident occurred around 10:00 PM on Thursday, June 4, on Sarıkamış Street in Habipler Neighborhood. It is alleged that the driver collided head-on with the motorcycle driven by Fatımaalzhra Riyadh.
After the accident, the car driver abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene, while the motorcycle, dragged several meters, caught fire. Teams secured the area, and the burning motorcycle was extinguished by firefighters. Medical teams confirmed that the Iraqi female driver Riyadh died at the scene.
Days after the accident, the fleeing driver Murat K. came to the police station and surrendered. Authorities quickly apprehended Murat K. along with Cesur T., Özgür G., and Muhammed K., who were identified as being in the vehicle. The suspects were sent to court after police procedures. Murat K., who has multiple criminal records, was arrested by the court and sent to prison.
The other three suspects were released under judicial control. Meanwhile, the funeral prayer for Fatımaalzhra Riyadh was held at Alibeyköy Central Mosque, and she was buried at Kilyos Cemetery. Motocourier Hit by Truck Dies: The driver was found to have a traffic offense record.