Best friend speaks out after fatal BMW crash claims young life
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A young man shared a heartfelt video on social media detailing the tragic loss of his best friend in a car accident.
- He described his friend as a wonderful son, athlete, and financial analyst with a loving soul, urging others to cherish their loved ones.
- The accident occurred in Vilnius, involving a BMW that crashed into a lamppost and caught fire, resulting in the deaths of an 18-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man. The 19-year-old female driver had a blood alcohol level of 0.58 permille.
A young man, speaking in English in a social media video, recounted the devastating loss of his best friend in a fatal car accident that occurred right before his eyes. He expressed his profound grief, stating, "I never thought I would ever film this type of video, but I think I have to do it now. I have to tell what happened." He described his friend as more than just a companion, but a "wonderful friend to so many people," a "wonderful son, athlete, financial analyst," and a "wonderful human being, such a good, loving soul."
I never thought I would ever film this type of video, but I think I have to do it now. I have to tell what happened.
"I want to tell people that nothing is more precious than life," he pleaded, urging others to "try to show love to your loved ones, friends as often as possible. Show them that love, because you never know when it will be the last time you see them." He reflected on their 12-year friendship, expressing immense gratitude for the time they shared and the lessons learned. "I am so grateful to God that this wonderful, hardworking, intelligent, beautiful human being was a part of my life. He taught me so much... I couldn't imagine a better friend. I love him. May his soul rest in peace," he concluded.
I couldn't save him. I did everything I could, but unsuccessfully.
The tragic accident took place in Vilnius on Saturday around 4:20 AM. According to police data, a BMW 530e, driven by a 19-year-old female, collided with a lamppost and caught fire. An 18-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man died in the crash. Police reported that the driver had a blood alcohol content of 0.58 permille.
He is my best friend. He was a wonderful friend to so many people. He was a wonderful son, athlete, financial analyst. Just... A wonderful human being, such a good, loving soul.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.