Klaudia Zakrzewska, an Instagram influencer known as Klaudiaglam, has sadly passed away following a collision with a car outside a nightclub in Soho.
The popular model was in critical condition at the hospital after being struck along with two other pedestrians in the early hours of Sunday.
Gabrielle Carrington, a 29-year-old X Factor finalist from Manchester, appeared in court on Tuesday accused of trying to murder Klaudia during an altercation outside the club.
Authorities charged Carrington with attempted murder, grievous bodily harm with intent, actual bodily harm, dangerous driving, and driving under the influence on Monday night, approximately 36 hours after the incident. Carrington had previously competed in the X Factor live finals in 2013 as part of the group Miss Dynamix.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the charge of attempted murder would be changed to murder following Klaudia’s death.
Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, leading the investigation, expressed condolences to Klaudia’s family and friends, acknowledging the tragic turn of events. The authorities also urged the public to avoid speculating further on the case.
Klaudia, a Polish native in her thirties with 258,000 Instagram followers, had been at Inca nightclub prior to the accident that claimed her life.
Videos circulating on social media depict the horrifying moment when Klaudia was pinned beneath the vehicle as onlookers rushed to assist her.
In a poignant Instagram post, a friend lamented the pain and trauma of witnessing the tragic event unfold, emphasizing the need for respect and sensitivity in sharing information.
During the court proceedings, it was revealed that in addition to Klaudia’s death, security worker Anoush Chyche sustained severe injuries, while Latisha Armstrong received treatment for minor wrist injuries.
Friends and family members of both Carrington and Ms. Zakrzewska attended the court session, where security guards were present alongside them.
Court documents revealed that Carrington was over the legal alcohol limit at the time of her arrest, registering 61 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 milligrammes. District Judge Nina Tempia ordered her to remain in custody.
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