Crime15 April, 20261 min read
Two Met Police Officers Charged Over Death Of Pregnant Woman And Unborn Child
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Two Met Police officers charged after death of pregnant woman following collision with unmarked car. Unborn child also died; incident occurred on Eltham Road, southeast London.
Two Met Officers Charged
Two Metropolitan Police officers have been charged following a collision that killed a heavily pregnant 38-year-old woman and her unborn child. PC Chris Johnson was charged with causing death by dangerous driving as he was driving the police vehicle involved. 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.
Investigation and Charges
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. 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.
Community Reaction and Next Steps
The collision sparked widespread public attention and demands for accountability. 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.