{"id":29877,"date":"2025-07-03T18:21:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T18:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=29877"},"modified":"2025-07-03T18:21:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T18:21:22","slug":"devastated-parents-speak-out-after-9-year-old-girl-tragically-dies-during-family-walk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=29877","title":{"rendered":"Devastated Parents Speak Out After 9-Year-Old Girl Tragically Dies During Family Walk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">Loved ones have rallied together for a special tribute honoring the life of a little girl whose life came to a tragic end while she was with her family.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">A tragic incident that occurred on August 3, 2024, resulting in the death of 9-year-old Ada Zeynep Bicakci, has resurfaced as her devastated parents, Nevg\u00fcl and Bora Bicakci, recently spoke out about the tragedy. Little Ada met her demise in Watling Street, Bexleyheath, at the hands of a 23-year-old intoxicated bus driver named Martin Asolo-Agogua.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__vh6_v\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=10161505188590504&amp;set=pb.886605503.-2207520000&amp;type=3&amp;mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=534&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=534\" data-testid=\"photo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" 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rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.newsshopper.co.uk\/news\/25265051.parents-tribute-bexleyheath-bus-crash-victim-ada-bicakci\/\"><u>visibly exhausted<\/u><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 yawning, nodding off, and struggling to keep his eyes open \u2014 before the vehicle swerved onto the pavement, mowing into Ada and her brother.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The crash, caused by Martin&#8217;s decision to drive under the influence of cannabis after forgoing sleep the night before, was described by onlookers as erratic. One motorist reportedly\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsshopper.co.uk\/news\/25265051.parents-tribute-bexleyheath-bus-crash-victim-ada-bicakci\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.newsshopper.co.uk\/news\/25265051.parents-tribute-bexleyheath-bus-crash-victim-ada-bicakci\/\"><u>blurted out<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;What is he doing?&#8221; after witnessing the bus swerve onto the opposite side of the road, while another driver behind him noted his alarming behavior.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/IZuGdphn?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Texts later revealed that the driver, who had smoked cannabis and\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsshopper.co.uk\/news\/25265051.parents-tribute-bexleyheath-bus-crash-victim-ada-bicakci\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.newsshopper.co.uk\/news\/25265051.parents-tribute-bexleyheath-bus-crash-victim-ada-bicakci\/\"><u>told<\/u><\/a>\u00a0a friend, &#8220;I&#8217;ve got work at 8 so I ain&#8217;t sleeping,&#8221; was clearly unfit to be behind the wheel. The impact left Ada critically injured, while her brother was traumatized but survived.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">She and her brother were rushed to the hospital, where Ada fought for her life for two days before succumbing to her injuries. Ada&#8217;s father, who witnessed the entire incident, described the haunting moment in painstaking detail.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__vh6_v\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=10170956556650504&amp;set=pb.886605503.-2207520000&amp;type=3&amp;mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=534&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=534\" data-testid=\"photo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Dfeec49d90f847fbd1%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ffb5e25bc421b1ff02%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D10170956556650504%26set%3Dpb.886605503.-2207520000%26type%3D3%26mWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D534%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D534&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"fafb466468877e70a\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;The sound of the tyres hitting the curb. Looking back and seeing Ada&#8217;s body bouncing between the bus and the wall,&#8221; he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsshopper.co.uk\/news\/25265051.parents-tribute-bexleyheath-bus-crash-victim-ada-bicakci\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.newsshopper.co.uk\/news\/25265051.parents-tribute-bexleyheath-bus-crash-victim-ada-bicakci\/\"><u>recalled<\/u><\/a>. &#8220;Holding her in my lap. Her broken lungs struggling for every breath. Her eyes fading. Her brother behind me, shocked by fear. The bus drifting away. People stopping by to help. Sam stepping in. Hope and then sadness [sic].&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-0\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__vh6_v\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=10171459113540504&amp;set=pb.886605503.-2207520000&amp;type=3&amp;mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=534&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=534\" data-testid=\"photo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df8e1971b1bd9683ca%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ffb5e25bc421b1ff02%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D10171459113540504%26set%3Dpb.886605503.-2207520000%26type%3D3%26mWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D534%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D534&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"fc542b8161315c049\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;The images of that horrific moment remain seared into my mind. That scene replays endlessly, a constant reminder of the day my world fractured beyond repair. This tragedy happened on my watch, a father&#8217;s ultimate failure. My world has been turned upside down, and with it, the foundations of my family have crumbled,&#8221; Bora\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/news\/london\/bus-driver-killed-girl-bexleyheath-jailed-b1232042.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/news\/london\/bus-driver-killed-girl-bexleyheath-jailed-b1232042.html\"><u>asserted<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">These words, spoken from a place of immeasurable grief, have become an emblem of a family&#8217;s devastation \u2014 and resolve.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__vh6_v\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=10162546341420504&amp;set=pb.886605503.-2207520000&amp;type=3&amp;mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=534&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=534\" data-testid=\"photo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Dfe0ead81cf17503fc%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ffb5e25bc421b1ff02%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D10162546341420504%26set%3Dpb.886605503.-2207520000%26type%3D3%26mWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D534%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D534&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f6f17184c008c5c2e\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-1\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The court heard that Martin had been on the job for only a short time, having obtained his driver&#8217;s license in January 2023 and joining Arriva the following year. In that brief span, he had amassed multiple complaints from passengers and fellow drivers alike, ranging from erratic maneuvering to damaging stationary vehicles and bus stops.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">One earlier incident even led to his temporary suspension after an abrupt stop caused a child passenger to fall on the floor. 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It&#8217;s a night that has cost him his freedom and snatched away the life of an innocent little girl.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04_1__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__vh6_v\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=1337656777735756&amp;set=pcb.1337656871069080&amp;mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=845&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=845\" data-testid=\"photo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df809ace17b7eb4e1e%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ffb5e25bc421b1ff02%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D1337656777735756%26set%3Dpcb.1337656871069080%26mWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D845%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D845&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f629ef93efa0c49e5\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Speaking on behalf of the family, Bora declared that while the criminal case is behind them, their mission has only just begun. &#8220;We seek not just justice for our daughter but a safer future for everyone,&#8221; he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsshopper.co.uk\/news\/25265051.parents-tribute-bexleyheath-bus-crash-victim-ada-bicakci\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.newsshopper.co.uk\/news\/25265051.parents-tribute-bexleyheath-bus-crash-victim-ada-bicakci\/\"><u>said<\/u><\/a>, calling for widespread reform in road safety and driver accountability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Nevg\u00fcl, Ada&#8217;s mother, spoke with poignant love about her daughter&#8217;s generosity and spirit. 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My Smile. Flutter of my heart. My closest friend. The most beautiful days of my life are the mother and daughter [sic] days I spent with Ada.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In the wake of the tragedy, Ada&#8217;s family made the brave decision to donate her organs \u2014 ultimately helping save six other children \u2014 an act they\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsshopper.co.uk\/news\/25265051.parents-tribute-bexleyheath-bus-crash-victim-ada-bicakci\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.newsshopper.co.uk\/news\/25265051.parents-tribute-bexleyheath-bus-crash-victim-ada-bicakci\/\"><u>call<\/u><\/a>\u00a0&#8220;a testament to her giving spirit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/wDu8RGWg?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-5\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02_2__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">They were later honored with the Order of St John&#8217;s Award for the donation. Despite their grief, the Bicakcis are determined to transform their pain into purpose. &#8220;This senseless act, rooted in driver negligence and systemic failures, ignited our unyielding fight to ensure a safer future for all,&#8221; they\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsshopper.co.uk\/news\/25265051.parents-tribute-bexleyheath-bus-crash-victim-ada-bicakci\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.newsshopper.co.uk\/news\/25265051.parents-tribute-bexleyheath-bus-crash-victim-ada-bicakci\/\"><u>stated<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The family is preparing to launch a campaign to advocate for stricter transportation oversight, better safety protocols, and deeper accountability within government and transit authorities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__vh6_v\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=10169478318225504&amp;set=pb.886605503.-2207520000&amp;type=3&amp;mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=534&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=534\" data-testid=\"photo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Dff87216fef0c083dc%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ffb5e25bc421b1ff02%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D10169478318225504%26set%3Dpb.886605503.-2207520000%26type%3D3%26mWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D534%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D534&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"ff94da8223e34b01b\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;Our voice resonates with other victims as well as other bus drivers who want to avoid similar future pain,&#8221; they\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newsshopper.co.uk\/news\/25265051.parents-tribute-bexleyheath-bus-crash-victim-ada-bicakci\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.newsshopper.co.uk\/news\/25265051.parents-tribute-bexleyheath-bus-crash-victim-ada-bicakci\/\"><u>added<\/u><\/a>, stressing the urgency of institutional change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-6\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03_2__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">With support from organizations such as Brake, Roadpeace, and the Sarah Hope Line, the family continues to channel their heartbreak into advocacy, choosing to let Ada&#8217;s memory live on \u2014 not just in sorrow, but in action.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/Id3rzd6z?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-7\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;My darling Ada. Our thanks are not enough to show our gratitude for [sic] you. We will honour [sic] your name with acts of magnitude. You will never be forgotten,&#8221;\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/news\/london\/bus-driver-killed-girl-bexleyheath-jailed-b1232042.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/news\/london\/bus-driver-killed-girl-bexleyheath-jailed-b1232042.html\"><u>noted<\/u><\/a>\u00a0Bora. Both he and Nevg\u00fcl have also expressed heartfelt thanks to the outpouring of support from the public, their community, journalists, news outlets, and authorities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Additionally, the family has mentioned their plan to host an event at the accident site, marking the year of the\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/ondoho.com\/462170-8-victims-including-doordash-executive.html\"><u>fatal incident<\/u><\/a>. In the meantime, they have started an\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adasheartbeat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/adasheartbeat\/\"><u>Instagram page<\/u><\/a>\u00a0to honor Ada&#8217;s life, where they invite media and everyone to amplify their plea and plans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/eZfKMwAZ?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-8\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\" data-google-query-id=\"CJ6i__-moY4DFZiBpgQdnr4A9A\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01_3__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">\u200b\u200bIn a deeply touching gesture that speaks to the breadth of Ada&#8217;s impact and the enduring love of her family, her mother Nevg\u00fcl recently shared a powerful tribute on Facebook.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Accompanied by a heartfelt montage of photographs and video footage, the post revealed a remarkable\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nevgul.kalender\/posts\/pfbid0LvGUxvDXRuE2MMNJ68LqTuoKAUvAbPCDuxzPVC9TTbhaYDJ8GrPLKemq5gVaRhfVl?rdid=SzP44LbRVnfDHXVC#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nevgul.kalender\/posts\/pfbid0LvGUxvDXRuE2MMNJ68LqTuoKAUvAbPCDuxzPVC9TTbhaYDJ8GrPLKemq5gVaRhfVl?rdid=SzP44LbRVnfDHXVC#\"><u>act of remembrance<\/u><\/a>: The planting of two thousand trees in Ada&#8217;s honor by her extended family in Turkey. The montage captures tender moments as relatives, young and old, gather to lay roots into the earth \u2014 an act of healing and unity amid unimaginable sorrow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/W03XyBsM?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-9\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\" data-google-query-id=\"CJaf-_-moY4DFVft9QIdQOEqyg\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02_3__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;Our gratitude to them is boundless. What a beautiful family we are. We&#8217;re so lucky to have each other. Hand-in-hand, towards a better world. We love you all so much,&#8221; Nevg\u00fcl\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nevgul.kalender\/posts\/pfbid0LvGUxvDXRuE2MMNJ68LqTuoKAUvAbPCDuxzPVC9TTbhaYDJ8GrPLKemq5gVaRhfVl?rdid=SzP44LbRVnfDHXVC#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/nevgul.kalender\/posts\/pfbid0LvGUxvDXRuE2MMNJ68LqTuoKAUvAbPCDuxzPVC9TTbhaYDJ8GrPLKemq5gVaRhfVl?rdid=SzP44LbRVnfDHXVC#\"><u>wrote<\/u><\/a>. The newly planted forest now stands not only as a living memorial to a vibrant little girl whose life was unjustly cut short but also as a symbol of resilience, togetherness, and hope.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">At this time, we wish to extend our most heartfelt condolences to Nevg\u00fcl, Bora, Ada&#8217;s brother, her entire family, loved ones, friends, community, and everyone who knew and loved her, as they mourn such a significant loss. We hope for their healing amid their grief. 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