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Turkish court rulings on fatal motorcycle collisions
Overview
Recent judicial proceedings in Turkey have resulted in prison sentences following separate fatal traffic accidents involving motorcycles.
In Aksaray, a court sentenced minibus driver Faruk Koçak to 3 years and 4 months in prison for a July collision that killed 19-year-old Arda Bozkurt. Due to time already served in detention, the court ordered Koçak’s release. The victim’s father indicated intentions to appeal the decision.
In Kumluca, Antalya, a driver identified as N. M. received a sentence of 2 years and 6 months for a June collision that caused the death of 27-year-old Onur Civelek. The court also imposed judicial control measures and a travel ban on the defendant. Legal counsel for the Civelek family has also announced plans to appeal to a higher court.
Entities
Musa Bozkurt · Aksaray 9th Criminal Court of First Instance · Onur Civelek · Faruk Koçak · N. M.
Timeline
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesKumluca court sentences driver to prison in fatal motorcycle accident
A driver has been sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison for a fatal motorcycle accident in Kumluca, Turkey, involving Onur Civelek, who died shortly after setting his wedding date.
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesAksaray court sentences driver in fatal motorcycle collision
A driver in Aksaray received a 3-year, 4-month sentence for a fatal collision with a motorcyclist but was released from custody due to time served, prompting an appeal from the victim's family.
Sources
avrupagazete.co.uk · aydinlik.com.tr · karsmanset.com · sondakika.com · yenisafak.com