Accident in Pendik: Driver loses control and crashes into tree
Istanbul, March 22 – A car accident occurred this morning in the Güzelyalı neighborhood of Pendik, Istanbul, when a driver attempting to connect to a side road from the E-5 highway lost control of the vehicle and collided with a tree. The driver was injured in the incident.
Details of the incident
The accident took place on the side road in Güzelyalı Mahallesi. According to initial reports, the driver of a car with license plate 34 NBE 392 was navigating a turn to merge from the E-5 highway onto the side road when they lost control of the steering wheel. The vehicle veered off the road and crashed into a wooded area, coming to a halt after hitting a tree.
Upon receiving the notification, fire, health, and police teams were dispatched to the scene. Emergency services conducted an investigation and found that the driver was not inside the vehicle when they arrived. However, bloodied dressing materials found around the car indicated that the driver had been injured and received initial medical attention at the scene. The police have launched an investigation into the accident.
Investigation underway
Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Further details regarding the driver’s condition and the exact cause of the accident are expected to be released as the investigation progresses. The incident highlights the importance of careful driving, especially when navigating turns and merging onto different road sections.