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Michael Howie

Influencer Klaudiaglam hit by car in Soho dies as former X Factor finalist faces murder charge

Influencer Klaudia Zakrzewska, Instagram name Klaudiaglam, was hit on Argyll Street in Soho - (Instagram)

An influencer involved in a horror car crash outside a nightclub in Soho has died.

Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, from Essex, was critically injured when she was allegedly hit by a car driven by former X Factor finalist Gabrielle Carrington.

Two other people were injured, including a security guard, 58, who sustained life-changing injuries, in the horror crash outside a nightclub on Argyll Street in the early hours of Sunday, April 19.

In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said Ms Zakrzewska was pronounced dead on Saturday (April 25)

(left to right) SeSe Foster, Janette Akua and Gabrielle Carrington of Miss Dynamix arriving for the World Premiere of Thor : Dark World, at the Odeon Leicester Square in 2013 (PA)

Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, who is leading the investigation, 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.”

Ms Zakrzewska was known on social media Klaudiaglam and had more than 250,000 followers on Instagram.

Her distraught mother Kinga had earlier shared an update on her daughter's condition, revealing the influencer was in a coma.

“Anyone who knew my gorgeous daughter knows how truly wonderful she is. She has touched so many people with her pure heart and kindness,” she wrote in a GoFundMe page.

Carrington reached the live finals of the X Factor in 2013 with the girl group Miss Dynamix. She is also an influencer known as RIELLEUK.

The 29-year-old has already been charged with a string of offences including attempted murder, grievous bodily harm with intent, actual bodily harm, dangerous driving and drink driving.

Carrington, of Broadfield Road, Manchester, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday and was remanded into custody.

Court artist drawing of Gabrielle Carrington appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (Elizabeth Cook/PA) (PA Wire)

She is due to appear at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, 19 May.

Police said that following Ms Zakrzewska's death, the charge of attempted murder will be upgraded to murder.

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