Two police officers are facing charges following a tragic incident in London where a pregnant woman and her unborn baby were killed in a collision involving a police car.
The 38-year-old woman lost her life when her vehicle was struck by an unmarked police car on Eltham Road on October 17, 2024. Unfortunately, her unborn child could not be saved and passed away at the scene, while the woman succumbed to her injuries later in the hospital.
PC Chris Johnson, aged 56, has been formally accused of causing death by dangerous driving, while former PC Danny Tomkins, aged 35, is facing charges of dangerous driving. The charges stem from an investigation initiated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) following the fatal crash.
PC Johnson is a member of the Metropolitan Police Taskforce, and ex-PC Tomkins was part of the same unit at the time of the tragic incident. Both officers are scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, May 28.
Acting Detective Chief Superintendent James Derham, responsible for policing in Greenwich, expressed condolences to the woman’s family and friends who are dealing with the sorrow of losing her and her unborn child. He described the incident as truly tragic and heart-wrenching.
Derham acknowledged the thorough investigation carried out by the IOPC and emphasized the importance of refraining from making statements that could influence the upcoming court proceedings. Therefore, he refrained from commenting further at this time.