On the evening of the previous day, a tragic traffic accident occurred in the Sigulda municipality of Latvia, where a pedestrian was struck by a BMW driver and died at the scene. This incident was part of a wider report from the State Police, which recorded a total of 158 traffic incidents across the country in one day, with four of these involving injuries. Of particular concern, two of the injured were also pedestrians, highlighting the risks they face on the roads.

In addition to the fatalities, the report included two cases where drivers were apprehended for being under the influence of alcohol. One of these individuals will now face criminal charges, while the other is subject to administrative penalties. This underscores ongoing issues related to impaired driving and enforcement actions taken by police to curtail such behavior on the roads.

The police also reported the issuance of 130 administrative violation protocols regarding speeding across the nation. This statistic demonstrates ongoing concerns with road safety and driver behavior amidst an evidently high incidence of traffic accidents, prompting calls for greater awareness and stricter enforcement of traffic laws to prevent future tragedies.