Turkish man killed after vehicle runs over him on beach

July 06 2012 15:16:22

Turkish man killed after vehicle runs over him on beach

ISTANBUL

Kocaeli's Kandıra beach. DHA Photo

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A man was killed in the Marmara province of Kocaeli after a vehicle used for carrying jet skis drove over him yesterday, daily Hürriyet reported.

The driver of the vehicle accidently drove over the man who was sunbathing on a beach in Kocaeli's Kandıra district, according to reports.

The man was immediately taken to Kandıra State Hospital after receiving first aid at the beach but could not be saved.

The identity of the man, who was believed to be in his 50s, is being investigated.

The man reportedly had a ring with "Nevriye" written on it.

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