MHP MP Car Crash Leads to Judge Facing Charges Despite No-Fault Report

In-Depth Analysis

The incident occurred on June 26, 2024, as both Judge İbrahim Selçuk Fendoğlu and MHP MP Zuhal Karakoç Dora were driving towards Ankara. Judge Fendoğlu, driving in the left lane at approximately 120 km/h with a prosecutor colleague as a passenger, stated he noticed the MP's Jaguar with flashing lights approaching from behind and signaling to pass.

According to Judge Fendoğlu, he couldn't immediately move to the middle lane due to other vehicles. He alleges the MP's vehicle then overtook him aggressively from the right ('makas atarak'), cut sharply in front of him, braked, and swerved. Believing this was provocation, and seeing the MP's car lose control and potentially hit a heavy vehicle (TIR or truck) on the right shoulder, the Judge slowed down but continued his journey to avoid confrontation, noting no sounds of a major collision or stopped vehicles.

MP Dora, who sustained minor injuries while her daughter was unharmed, filed a complaint the next day. She claimed she was trying to reach the TBMM General Assembly and that Judge Fendoğlu deliberately blocked her despite her flashing lights and signals, forcing her to lose control and crash. Her account is reportedly supported by a witness, N.K.İ, described as her friend.

Crucially, an investigation included a report from the Adli Tıp Kurumu (Forensic Medicine Institute) Traffic Specialization Department, which found no fault on the part of Judge Fendoğlu. However, the prosecution decided to press charges based on witness statements, leading to the ongoing trial where the Judge faces up to two years in prison for 'trafik güvenliğini tehlikeye sokma' (endangering traffic safety).

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FAQ

- **Q: What exactly happened between the MHP MP and the Judge?

- **Q: Why is the Judge being prosecuted if a report found him not at fault?

- **Q: What is the current status of the case?

Takeaways

This case highlights the potential complexities when traffic incidents involve public figures or officials using special vehicle privileges like flashing lights ('çakar').
It underscores the tension that can arise between official expert findings (like forensic reports) and witness testimonies in legal proceedings.
Readers should be aware of traffic laws regarding yielding to emergency or authorized vehicles, but also understand that conflicting accounts require thorough investigation.
The outcome may have implications for how similar cases involving political influence or disputed facts are handled in the future.

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Sources

Source 1: MHP'li vekil trafikte kaza yaptı: Polatlı hakimi ağır cezalık oldu

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