Two police officers have been charged in connection with the death of a heavily pregnant woman and her unborn baby after she was hit by a police vehicle in south east London in 2024, the Crown Prosecution Service said.
A Met Officer and former Met officer were both charged after the collision which occured in Eltham, southeast London, in October 2024.
A 38-year-old pregnant woman was driving her car at the time of the collision. Her unborn baby died at the scene. She later died in hospital due to her injuries.
PC Chris Johnson has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and former PC Danny Tomkins has been charged with dangerous driving.
The charges come after an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
Both men will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on Thursday, May 28.
Acting Detective Chief Superintendent James Derham, who leads policing in Greenwich, said: “Our thoughts remain with the woman’s family and friends, who continue to grieve the loss of her and her unborn child. This was a truly terrible and heartbreaking incident.
“The IOPC have conducted a thorough and complex investigation and we have worked closely with them as their enquiries have progressed. Following that process, an officer and former officer have now been charged.
“It is important that nothing is said that could prejudice the court proceedings that will now follow, so it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.”
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