LatviaPublished: 13 June 2026 at 09:36

Driver Dies After Car Hits Wild Animal in Latgale

A fatal collision with a wild animal occurred early Saturday in Krāslava municipality, leaving the driver dead at the scene.

On Saturday, June 13, 2026, at approximately 4:43 AM, a traffic accident took place in Kazanova, Ūdrīši parish, Krāslava municipality, in the Latgale region. A Volkswagen Passat collided with a wild animal, resulting in the driver's death at the scene. The State Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash. No further details about the animal or other conditions have been released yet.

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