Two Met Police Officers Charged Over Death Of Pregnant Woman And Unborn Child

Two Metropolitan Police officers have been charged following a collision that killed a heavily pregnant 38-year-old woman and her unborn child.

“- Published Two Metropolitan Police officers have been charged after a heavily pregnant woman and her unborn child were killed in a crash with an unmarked police car in south-east London”

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PC Chris Johnson was charged with causing death by dangerous driving as he was driving the police vehicle involved.

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Former PC Danny Tomkins was charged with dangerous driving related to the standard of his driving in a second unmarked police vehicle.

Both officers are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on May 28.

The charges follow an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct, which began after a mandatory referral from the Met.

The IOPC conducted a thorough and complex investigation, which was referred to the CPS.

CPS head Malcolm McHaffie said prosecutors found sufficient evidence and determined it was in the public interest.

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The IOPC began its probe following a mandatory referral from the Met.

The charges against Johnson relate to his driving of the vehicle involved in the collision.

Tomkins' charge relates to the standard of his driving in a second vehicle.

The collision sparked widespread public attention and demands for accountability.

“Two Met officers charged after pregnant woman and unborn baby killed in police crash Two Metropolitan police officers have been charged over the death of a pregnant woman who was killed in a collision with a police vehicle in south-east London in 2024”

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Derham emphasized the need to avoid prejudicing court proceedings.

The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of police conduct and operational decisions.

Both officers face trial.

The woman's family continues to grieve.