A 32-year-old woman, identified as Klaudia Zakrzewska from Essex, has died following a collision outside a nightclub in central London. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of April 19th on Argyll Street in Soho, initially led to a charge of attempted murder against another individual.
Klaudia Zakrzewska succumbed to her injuries on Saturday, nearly a week after the initial collision. The Metropolitan Police have indicated that prosecutors intend to amend the charge to murder, reflecting the fatal outcome.
Gabrielle Carrington, 29, from Manchester, had previously appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on April 21st charged with attempted murder and was remanded into custody. Her next appearance is scheduled for May 19th at the Old Bailey.
Details of the Incident
The collision happened around 04:30 BST on April 19th near Oxford Circus. =Video footage circulating online =appears to capture a car swerving, hitting a man, and then striking Ms. Zakrzewska, leaving her unconscious. Reports suggest a heated altercation preceded the event outside the Inca nightclub.
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A man in his 50s sustained what are described as life-changing injuries, and another woman in her 30s suffered minor injuries in the incident. The arrested woman, Carrington, was also detained on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, dangerous driving, and drink driving.
Background and Public Persona
Ms. Zakrzewska was known on social media as Klaudiaglam, an influencer and fashion model with a significant following on platforms like Instagram. While some social media posts suggested her death prior to official confirmation, her critical condition was reported until her passing.
The incident has drawn attention due to the public profiles of those involved and the nature of the event occurring in a busy nightlife area. Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell conveyed condolences following the confirmation of Ms. Zakrzewska's death.
