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LatviaPublished: 5 August 2026 at 09:54

Drunk driver with CityBee rental car overturns in Riga's Sarkandaugava

A Volkswagen driver under the influence of alcohol crashed a CityBee rental car into a roadside barrier and tipped onto its side in Sarkandaugava, Riga, according to the TV program 'Degpunktā'.

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Residents of Riga's Sarkandaugava neighbourhood witnessed an unusual traffic accident involving a rental car. According to the TV program 'Degpunktā', a Volkswagen driver behind the wheel of a CityBee rental vehicle crashed into a roadside barrier, causing the car to tip onto its side.

The incident drew the attention of many local residents. In video footage published by the outlet, a witness can be heard saying: 'We heard a loud noise...'. The driver was reportedly intoxicated at the time of the crash.

The exact circumstances leading to the collision and rollover remain unclear from the available information. No details about possible injuries or police intervention have been reported by the source. The vehicle involved was a Volkswagen rented through the car-sharing service CityBee.

The event took place in the Sarkandaugava area of Riga. The broadcast 'Degpunktā' highlighted the unusual driving style of the vehicle that ended with the car on its side. More details may emerge later, but for now only the basic facts from the report are known.

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