Driver killed after car rams parked truck on Vidzeme highway near "Sēnīte"
A Volvo car crashed into a truck parked on the roadside on the Vidzeme highway near "Sēnīte" last night, killing the car's driver.
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A fatal traffic accident occurred last night around 10 p.m. on the Vidzeme highway near "Sēnīte". A Volvo passenger car crashed into a truck that was stopped at the edge of the road. The driver of the Volvo died as a result of the collision.
Witness account
Latvian TV3 program "Degpunktā" covered the tragedy in more detail. An eyewitness who arrived at the scene said there were no visible braking marks on the road, suggesting the Volvo driver may not have attempted to brake before hitting the truck.
The exact circumstances leading to the crash are not yet known, including why the truck was stopped by the roadside and whether it was marked or lit during the dark hours. The investigation into the accident is ongoing.
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