Klaudia Zakrzewska, a 32-year-old influencer from Essex, has died after being critically injured in a car crash outside a nightclub in Soho. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, April 19, on Argyll Street.
Former X Factor finalist Gabrielle Carrington, 29, was allegedly driving the car that struck Ms Zakrzewska. Two other people were injured, including a 58-year-old security guard who sustained life-changing injuries.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed Ms Zakrzewska's death on Saturday, April 25. Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell expressed condolences and urged the public to refrain from speculation and sharing graphic footage online.
Ms Zakrzewska, known on Instagram as Klaudiaglam, had over 250,000 followers. Her mother, Kinga, described her as a wonderful person who touched many hearts.
Carrington, also an influencer known as RIELLEUK, reached the live finals of The X Factor in 2013 with girl group Miss Dynamix. She was initially charged with attempted murder, grievous bodily harm with intent, actual bodily harm, dangerous driving, and drink driving. Following Ms Zakrzewska's death, the attempted murder charge is expected to be upgraded to murder.
Carrington appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday and was remanded into custody.
