January 18, 2026, 9:12 PM – Alsancak, In Front of a Market

At 9:12 PM, two photographs arrived via WhatsApp.

The location was clear: Alsancak, directly in front of a market on the main road.

The area was well lit due to the market’s exterior lighting. Traffic was not heavy, but the road was active enough for short stops and slowdowns caused by vehicles entering and exiting the market parking area.

In the first photograph, two vehicles were stationary near the curb. One vehicle was positioned closer to the parking entrance. The other was aligned with the traffic flow but slightly angled. The contact points were visible. Road markings and the edge of the pavement were clearly within the frame.

The second photograph showed damage on the front bumper of the rear vehicle. The leading vehicle had visible impact marks near the right rear corner. Neither vehicle had been moved after the incident, which allowed their final positions to be assessed without adjustment.

After the photographs were reviewed, there was a brief pause. A phone call was then made to the other driver involved. The conversation was short. The driver stated that they had slowed down to allow a vehicle to exit the market parking area. According to the statement, the vehicle behind was unable to stop in time.

The proximity of the market entrance was evident in the images. However, this detail was not used as a determining factor. The evaluation was based solely on vehicle positioning, alignment, and visible impact points. No clear braking marks were visible on the road surface. The road appeared dry.

The driver of the rear vehicle stated that the front vehicle had stopped suddenly. The photographs did not show a change in direction or an angle suggesting an abrupt maneuver. Both vehicles were positioned within the same lane and followed the same trajectory.

The existing photographs were considered sufficient. No additional images were requested. Statements from both parties were recorded. The claim file was opened the same evening. No further instructions were issued at that stage.

Based on the available information, the fault assessment was completed. The outcome was communicated to the parties involved. No additional documents or images were submitted afterward.

No further developments were recorded the following day.

The process continued as scheduled.

The record ends here.