The Turkish motorcyclist involved in the death of blogger Tatyana Ozolina, known online as MotoTanya, may face a prison sentence of up to six years. This assessment comes from Life, citing coverage on a Telegram channel.
Experts say the charge will likely be manslaughter under Turkish law. The driver, identified as Onur Obut, is expected to be tried under Article 85 of the Turkish Penal Code, which carries a maximum penalty of six years in prison. Prosecutors may reduce the sentence if mitigating circumstances emerge during the trial.
Legal observers also anticipate a minimum punishment in the form of probation. If Obut refrains from further violations over a set period, his criminal record could be cleared after several years.
The incident occurred in the Milas district of Muğla, Turkey. Initial reports stated that Ozolina was moving before losing control and colliding with a truck. She died at the scene before paramedics could reach her.
Later details indicated that the crash involved Obut riding a motorcycle, which allegedly struck the back of a vehicle, causing him to lose control and veer into a ditch. Ozolina sustained fatal neck injuries, while Obut himself was hospitalized with a broken leg.
Relatives of Ozolina are coordinating the repatriation of her body to her homeland.
MotoTanya ran a YouTube channel with a subscriber base approaching two million and produced content focusing on cycling topics. Her last videos, shot in Turkey shortly before her death, reflect the active period of her online presence.
Earlier, Vitaly Milonov, deputy chairman of the State Duma Family Protection Committee and an experienced motorcyclist, commented that MotoTanya helped bring a humane perspective to the motorcycle community, highlighting her influence beyond her online audience.
As the case proceeds, observers note the broader implications for motorcycle safety and accountability in Turkey, as well as the ongoing discussion about the responsibilities that accompany public figures who share their journeys on social platforms.