The car in which the family was returning to Eskişehir from a wedding in Ankara went out of control as a result of the driver falling asleep at the wheel and headed towards the median, while the frightening moments when it returned to the road with a last-minute maneuver were reflected on the vehicle camera.
The incident took place in Kalkanlı District of Odunpazarı district. According to the information obtained, the family, returning from a wedding in Ankara, was driving in the direction of Eskişehir at night when the driver A.F. experienced a momentary loss of reflexes due to fatigue and insomnia and fell asleep at the wheel. The vehicle went out of control and quickly headed towards the median on the left of the road. Driver A.F., who was shaken by the vehicle on the median, managed to steer the vehicle back into its lane by making a sudden maneuver. In the incident where the passengers in the vehicle experienced great fear, luckily no injuries or material damage occurred.
Experts warn drivers "do not hit the road tired", stating that fatigue and insomnia seriously reduce reaction time, especially during night journeys, and warn drivers that they should take frequent breaks. - ESKİŞEHİR