Summary
Two Metropolitan Police officers have been charged after a crash in southeast London killed a pregnant woman and her unborn child. One officer faces causing death by dangerous driving, and the other faces a charge related to his driving.
Key Facts
- The crash happened on October 17, 2024, on the A20 road near Kidbrooke Park in southeast London.
- The pregnant woman’s child died at the scene, and the woman later died in the hospital.
- PC Chris Johnson was charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
- Former PC Danny Tomkins was charged with dangerous driving related to his driving behavior.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigated and concluded their inquiry in October 2024.
- Both officers will appear in Westminster Magistrates' Court on May 28, 2025.
- The IOPC and police have expressed sympathy for the family and are avoiding comments to not affect court proceedings.
