Tatyana Ozolina, known as MotoTanya, died in a tragic motorcycle crash in Turkey. The Russian biker, who had more than eight million social media followers, lost control of her red BMW S1000RR 2015 and collided with a truck near Milas. This location is halfway between Mugla and the popular resort of Bodrum.
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Ozolina, 38, died at the scene before paramedics could arrive. She was accompanied by Turkish biker Onur Obut, who survived but sustained serious injuries and is currently hospitalized. A third biker involved in the incident was uninjured.
Recently, Ozolina had been denied entry into the European Union for a summer tour due to restrictions on Russians amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. She expressed her disappointment on social media but looked forward to exploring Turkey.
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Andrei Ivanov, head of the MotoMoscow Association, paid tribute to her, stating, "MotoTanya is not with us anymore... she had a bright and beautiful life."
Russian media reports suggest the crash occurred when Ozolina's bike was clipped by a Turkish rider, causing her to brake in front of a truck. The collision caused her to lose control and crash into a ditch, leading to fatal injuries.
Ozolina's social media presence included five million followers on TikTok, two million on YouTube, and nearly one million on Instagram. She leaves behind a 13-year-old son, who, along with her family, is in shock following her sudden death.