The digital world is in mourning after popular beauty influencer Klaudia Glam died following a horrific incident involving a former X-Factor star. The 32-year-old social media personality, whose real name was Klaudia Zakrzewska, succumbed to her injuries on April 25 after a week-long battle in the hospital.
The incident unfolded in the early morning hours of April 19 outside the Inca nightclub in London’s bustling Soho district. What began as a night out with friends turned into a deadly scene when a black Mercedes mounted the curb and struck multiple pedestrians. The driver accused of wielding the vehicle as a weapon is Gabrielle Carrington, 29, a former X-Factor star who reached the live finals of the talent show in 2013 with the girl group Miss Dynamix.
Witnesses reported a dispute outside the venue moments before the collision. Authorities arrived at approximately 4:30 AM to find absolute chaos. Investigators reviewed footage showing Carrington allegedly getting into the driver’s seat before flooring the vehicle directly into Glam.
The impact dragged the influencer forward, pinning her between the car and a metal bike rack. Onlookers screamed in horror as the driver reversed, leaving Glam lifeless on the street curbing.
While Glam became the face of this tragedy, she was not the only victim. A 58-year-old security guard sustained severe, life-changing injuries during the incident . A third woman, Latisha Armstrong, suffered minor wounds to her wrist during the crash. Police arrested Carrington at the scene on suspicion of a litany of offenses, including drink driving and grievous bodily harm.
Initially charged with attempted murder, Carrington now faces an upgraded count of murder following Glam’s death. She appeared in court earlier this week, dressed in grey, where she remained silent except to confirm her identity . Court documents revealed Carrington was over the legal alcohol limit at the time of her arrest.
Prosecutors allege she intentionally steered her vehicle toward the group. Carrington remains in custody until her next appearance at the Old Bailey on May 19.
Klaudia Glam amassed over 250,000 followers who followed her for her fashion and lifestyle content. In a desperate plea, her mother wrote on a fundraising page that her daughter was “strong” and deserved “every chance to keep fighting,” though doctors ultimately did not believe she would survive .
Lead investigator Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell expressed deepest sympathies to the family, urging the public to stop sharing the graphic footage of the crash out of respect for the loved ones and to protect the ongoing legal proceedings.
The influencer community remains shaken as they process the loss of a vibrant personality to a violent act of road rage.
