A Turkish man with a BMW was driving wildly at a pedestrian, they gave him a ticket, but he's already escaped.

A video capturing reckless driving on the Pelješac Bridge has sparked attention after a Turkish national was identified as the driver of a black BMW involved in multiple traffic violations. According to the Dubrovnik-Neretva County Police, they confirmed the identity of the driver, uncovered all the offenses he committed, and discovered that he had already fled Croatia before being fined. The incident occurred during peak tourist season, raising concerns about road safety in a popular travel destination. The police investigation began after the video was published by Index.hr two days prior. In their response to Index's inquiry, the police confirmed that the driver, a 46-year-old Turkish citizen, was traveling from Dubrovnik towards Opuzan when he engaged in several dangerous maneuvers. Despite the police reconstructing his actions through surveillance footage, the man managed to escape before facing legal consequences. According to the police, the first video received did not show the license plate clearly. However, through monitoring cameras in the center of Zadar, they were able to identify the vehicle and determine it belonged to a rental car company. By the time this information was gathered, the Turkish driver had already left the country. The police detailed the list of serious traffic violations attributed to the driver. These included overtaking another vehicle over a double solid longitudinal line, speeding by 43 kilometers per hour where the speed limit was 80 kilometers per hour, overtaking in a completely blind curve, obstructing the normal movement of other road users in both directions, initiating an overtake on a lane that was not free at sufficient distance without considering the speed of the vehicle being overtaken, and endangering others' lives. The black BMW was found to belong to a rental car agency. After requesting information from the agency regarding the client, the police determined that the driver was indeed a 46-year-old Turkish national. However, while the police were piecing together evidence and reviewing footage, the reckless driver had already escaped. Further checks revealed that the foreign national had left the Republic of Croatia that morning via the Split Airport. Due to the series of reckless maneuvers that endangered dozens of lives near the Pelješac Bridge, a fine of 1,490 euros was issued against the Turkish citizen. Since he has already crossed the border and fled by plane, the question remains of how and when Croatia will manage to collect the amount from the fugitive. The incident highlights the challenges faced by authorities in enforcing traffic laws against individuals who evade responsibility. It also underscores the importance of road safety measures, particularly in areas frequented by tourists. As investigations continue, officials are likely to explore international cooperation avenues to address such cases effectively.