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LatviaPublished: 13 June 2026 at 21:29

Two BMW drivers race illegally in Ķengarags; one crashes

On Friday evening, two BMW drivers engaged in an illegal street race on Latgales Street in Riga, resulting in one losing control and crashing into a barrier. No injuries were reported, but the car sustained significant damage.

Foto: Jauns.lv

In the Ķengarags neighborhood of Riga, on Latgales Street, two drivers in BMW cars decided to stage an illegal race on Friday evening. According to eyewitnesses, one of the drivers exceeded the speed limit, lost control of the vehicle, and crashed into a road barrier.

The accident did not cause any injuries, but the car suffered substantial damage. A witness recorded the incident and posted the video on the website "sadursme.lv". The video shows the crashed car and contains profane language.

The State Police have not yet commented on the incident but urge drivers to follow traffic regulations and avoid dangerous driving activities.

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