X Factor Singer Charged with Murder After Fatal Car Accident Kills Influencer in Oxford Circus
A woman has died after a horror crash in Central London. Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, from Essex, was hit in the early hours of Sunday, April 19, on Argyll Street, Oxford Circus. The influencer, who had 273,000 Instagram followers, succumbed to her injuries on Saturday, April 25, after six days in hospital.
Messages of support flooded her comments section since the incident. One person wrote: “No weapon formed against you shall prosper.” Another said: “I’ve prayed for this girl day in day out.” A third added: “I remember you as you tried to help me on my journey!! I’m praying for you sis.”
Charges Upgraded to Murder
On Monday, April 20, Gabrielle Carrington, 29, of Manchester, was charged with attempted murder, grievous bodily harm with intent, actual bodily harm, dangerous driving, and drink driving. Following Klaudia’s death, the attempted murder charge was upgraded to murder. Carrington appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, April 21, and was remanded into custody. She is next due to appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, May 19. A 58-year-old man also suffered life-changing injuries in the incident.
Police Urge Public to Refrain from Speculation
Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell said: “We would like to express our deepest sympathies to Klaudia’s family and friends in light of this tragic update. 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.”
