LatviaPublished: 27 October 2026 at 09:10

Five killed on Latvian roads since Friday, two of them in Salnava

Five people have died in road accidents in Latvia since Friday, two of them in Salnava in Ludza municipality. The Road Traffic Safety Directorate says this year stands out for tragedies caused by very fast driving.

Five people have been killed in road accidents in Latvia since Friday, including over the past weekend. Two of them died in Salnava, in Ludza municipality.

The Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD), the Latvian body that deals with road safety, names three most common causes of fatal crashes: speeding, unfastened seat belts and driving under the influence of alcohol.

This year's statistics

According to the directorate, this year's road fatality statistics stand out in particular for tragedies caused by very fast driving.

The source report does not give details about the circumstances of each crash, the identities of the victims or the specific causes in Salnava.

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