Volkswagen Driver Causes Accident in Līvāni, Flees with Weapon-Like Object
On Friday afternoon in Līvāni, a driver of a Volkswagen Passat caused a collision with a BMW, then fled the scene brandishing an object resembling a weapon. Police have identified the suspect but not yet arrested him.
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On June 12, 2026, in the afternoon, in Līvāni on Rīgas Street, the driver of a Volkswagen Passat, for reasons yet unknown, veered into the opposite lane and collided with an oncoming BMW. After the accident, the driver exited his vehicle and left the scene. Witness video circulating on messaging platforms shows the man holding an object that appears to be a weapon, causing some bystanders to flee in their cars. The State Police confirmed that initial information indicates a "weapon-like object". No one was injured in the accident. A criminal process has been initiated. The police have identified the suspected perpetrator but have not yet arrested him; he is currently being sought. Procedural actions are ongoing to clarify the circumstances.
