Two police officers charged after pregnant woman die in crash

PC Chris Johnson has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and PC Danny Tomkins has been charged with dangerous driving.

It comes after an investigation from the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Both men are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 28 May.

The collision took place on October 17, 2024, when the unmarked police car was involved in a collision with another car on the A20, near the junction with Kidbrooke Park.

A 38-year-old woman driving the other vehicle, who was heavily pregnant at the time, died in hospital later from her injuries. Her baby sadly died at the scene.

“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,” Acting Detective Chief Superintendent James Derham said.

“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.”