A social media influencer has died six days after a car hit her and other pedestrians outside a nightclub in central London.
Klaudia Zakrzewska, 32, from Essex, was injured in Argyll Street, Soho, at around 4.30am on Sunday April 19 and was pronounced dead on Saturday.
A 58-year-old man suffered life-changing injuries in the incident.
Former X Factor finalist Gabrielle Carrington, 29, appeared in court on Tuesday accused of trying to kill Ms Zakrzewska, a TikTok and Instagram influencer known by the name of Klaudiaglam, outside the Inca nightclub.
The attempted murder charge will be increased to murder after Ms Zakrzewska’s death, the Metropolitan Police said on Saturday.
Carrington, of Broadfield Road, Manchester, is accused of dangerous driving, being nearly twice the drink-drive limit and causing injuries to two other people – a third woman and a security guard – who were also hit by her Mercedes.
She made it to the X Factor live finals in 2013 as one of the three members of Miss Dynamix and now has more than 365,000 followers on Instagram under the handle RIELLEUK.
Nearly £18,000 has been crowdfunded for Ms Zakrzewska’s treatment and her family’s legal fees.
The GoFundMe, said to be set up by her mother, said: “If at any time things take a turn for the worst, additional funds will go towards funeral costs and continuous support for the family.”
Her mother, Kinga, said on the page: “Those who know me understand how much I love my daughter and what a special bond we have, and I cannot give up on my baby girl.”
She added: “Anyone who knew my gorgeous daughter knows how truly wonderful she is. She has touched so many people with her pure heart and kindness, and she deserves every chance to keep fighting.”
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.”
She added: “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.”
