Driver Behind Last Year's Fatal Crash in Rēzekne Municipality Was Drunk
An investigation by the Latgale Region Department of the State Police found that the driver responsible for the fatal crash on 17 December 2025 in Ozolmuiža parish was intoxicated. A girl born in 2008, a passenger in the BMW, died in the crash.
The Latgale Region Department of the State Police, Latvia's national police force, has established during its investigation that the driver who caused a fatal road accident in Ozolmuiža parish, Rēzekne municipality, was under the influence of alcohol. The crash took place on 17 December 2025, and the finding about the driver's condition has now been made public.
A passenger in the BMW, a girl born in 2008, was killed in the crash. The car was driven by the man whom police have identified as responsible for the accident.
What is known about the investigation
The police announced the results of the investigation almost a year after the tragedy. The source report gives no further details about the crash, such as the exact level of intoxication, the circumstances of the collision, or what legal steps the driver may face.
The case shows that driving while intoxicated can lead to severe consequences, including the death of passengers. Further circumstances and the progress of the case are not mentioned in the source.
