Grim road death statistics over past weekend in Latvia

LSM English · 27.10.2026. 06:27:40

Speeding, not wearing a seatbelt and drink-driving are the three most common factors leading to fatalities on the roads. The Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) points out that this year’s grim road accident statistics are particularly marked by tragedies where the main cause is driving at extremely high speeds. Five people lost their lives in road accidents last weekend, Latvian Television reported on Monday, October 26.