LatviaPublished: 29 July 2026 at 10:50

Police Chase in Riga Ends in Crash; Fleeing Car Hits Trees

A police chase in Riga's Sergejs Eizenšteins Street ended with an accident, as the fleeing car collided with another vehicle before crashing into trees.

A police chase in Riga this morning ended with a traffic accident on Sergejs Eizenšteins Street, according to "Sadursme". Witnesses reported that police officers were pursuing a white Ford vehicle.

While fleeing from law enforcement, the driver of the Ford collided with another car, then left the roadway and came to a stop after hitting trees. At this time, no official information is available regarding the circumstances of the accident, potential injuries, or whether any individuals have been detained.

Police are working at the scene, and further details are expected to be released later.

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