Ada, accompanied by her mother "Aisha Gul," was on the bus that collided with a truck The public knew her for her remarkable determination and ambition in the field of music

A tragic traffic accident in southern Turkey ended the life of the 34-year-old Turkish young woman, Ada Bayrak, who dreamed of achieving a major musical milestone by performing piano on grand stages alongside the country's most famous musicians, a wish she could not see fulfilled.

Ada was traveling with her mother, Aisha Gul, on the bus that collided with a stationary truck on a highway in Osmaniye province last Saturday, resulting in the death of seven people and injuring others, including her mother, who is still receiving medical treatment in the hospital.

The news of Ada’s death sparked a wave of widespread sorrow on social media, as the public knew her for her remarkable determination and ambition in music despite her battle with Down syndrome.

In a video interview earlier this year, Ada spoke about her greatest dream: performing alongside the famous Turkish musician Fazil Say, as well as giving her own solo performances on stage.

After years of training and perseverance, Ada mastered most of the compositions of the world-renowned composer Mozart and planned to release her own albums and hold music concerts.

Ada appeared in several media interviews to serve as an inspiration to anyone facing cognitive or physical challenges, showing that passion and perseverance can overcome obstacles.

She was laid to rest in Gaziantep, amid mixed feelings of grief and pride for what she had accomplished in her short life, while her mother continues to receive treatment for her serious injuries. Ada’s story remains a living example of determination and inspiration in the face of challenges.