Influencer dies after being struck by car driven by X-Factor finalist
An influencer has died less than a week after she was struck by a car outside a nightclub in London.
Klaudia Zakrewska, 32, was struck by a car outside of a nightclub in Argyll Street, Soho, following a physical altercation with another woman who allegedly drove the car.
Ms Zakrewska, from Essex, was rushed to hospital following the incident, which was captured on video and shared online. Another man was also hospitalised following the incident, where he suffered life changing injuries.
An influencer has died less than a week after she was struck by a car outside a nightclub in London. Pic: Klaudiaglam/Instagram
Ms Zakrewska, an influencer known as Klaudiaglam on Instagram and TikTok, was pronounced dead on Saturday afternoon.
Gabrielle Carrington, 29, was arrested following the incident, and was initially charged with attempted murder, dangerous driving, and causing injuries to two other people who were hit by her car, a Mercedes Benz.
Ms Carrington, who was previously a finalist on The X Factor in 2013 as part of the girl group Miss Dynamix, appeared in court on Tuesday in relation to the incident. Her attempted murder charge will be upgraded to murder following Ms Zakrewska’s death.
Gabrielle Carrington was initially charged with attempted murder, but her charge has since been upgraded to murder. Pic: Elizabeth Cook/PA Wire/PA Images
Ms Carrington made a heart sign towards members of her family and friends during her first court appearance, and made no reply to the charges put against her. Her next court appearance will take place on May 19.
A GoFundMe, initially for Ms Zakrewska’s medical expenses as well as her family’s legal bills, raised over £18,000 (€20,700).
The GoFundMe’s description read that if at any time things take a turn for the worst, additional funds will go towards funeral costs and continuous support for the family.
Ms Williams will appear before the Old Bailey again in May. Pic: David Williams/Getty
‘We would like to express our deepest sympathies to Klaudia’s family and friends in light of this tragic update,’ Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, who’s leading the investigation, said.
‘Our thoughts are also with everyone impacted by this incident.
‘We recognise that this case has generated significant interest and discussion on social media; however, we would urge the public to refrain from further speculation.
‘We also ask that people do not share graphic footage out of respect for Klaudia’s loved ones and for those who have been injured.
‘The circulation of such material could also undermine our ongoing criminal investigation and potentially prejudice future court proceedings.’
