One Dead, Seven Injured in Latvian Road Accidents; 14 Arrested for Drunk Driving

Road accidents across Latvia on Sunday resulted in seven injuries and one fatality, according to police reports. The incidents occurred in various regions, with three people injured in Kurzeme, one in Riga, one in Zemgale, one in Vidzeme, and one in Latgale.

Among the injured were a pedestrian, a cyclist, and an electric scooter rider. The fatal accident took place in Kurzeme.

Law enforcement also apprehended 14 drivers for operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol. Four were caught in Riga and Zemgale each, three in Latgale, two in Vidzeme, and one in Kurzeme. Additionally, two individuals in Riga were arrested for driving while impaired by narcotics.

Police reported that 13 of the drunk drivers had blood alcohol concentrations exceeding 1.5 permille or were driving without a license or had caused an accident. These offenses carry criminal liability, as does driving under the influence of drugs. Three drivers caught drunk on Sunday were processed under administrative offense protocols, indicating their alcohol levels were below 1.5 permille.

In total, 237 speeding violations were recorded. Riga region saw 19 drivers penalized, Zemgale 57, Vidzeme 86, Kurzeme 26, and Latgale 49. One driver was cited for aggressive driving. Overall, police issued 591 protocols for traffic violations throughout the day.