LatviaPublished: 12 August 2026 at 17:58
Foreigner who caused crash on Pērnavas Street in Riga has no valid residence permit
In the early hours of Wednesday, August 12, a driver under the influence of alcohol caused a traffic accident near the Zemitāns bridge in Riga; he is an Indian citizen without a valid residence permit in Latvia.
A traffic accident occurred overnight into Wednesday, August 12, on Pērnavas Street in Riga, near the Zemitāns bridge.
The driver responsible for the crash was intoxicated at the time. It has since been established that he is a citizen of India who does not hold a valid residence permit for Latvia, meaning he had been staying in the country without legal grounds.
Further details about the circumstances of the accident, any injuries, or subsequent legal proceedings against the driver were not provided in the available information.
