Two Met PCs charged over death of pregnant woman

Two Met Officers Charged Following Fatal Collision

Incident and Charges

Two Metropolitan Police officers are now facing charges after a collision involving their unmarked police vehicle resulted in the deaths of a heavily pregnant woman and her unborn child in south-east London. The charges include dangerous driving for both individuals, with PC Chris Johnson accused of causing death by dangerous driving and former PC Danny Tomkins charged with dangerous driving. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) concluded its investigation in October last year, prompting the formal allegations.

Tragic Loss Details

The incident occurred on the A20, near the junction with Kidbrooke Park, on 17 October 2024. The woman’s child was pronounced dead at the scene, while she later succumbed to her injuries in hospital. The crash has left her family and friends in deep mourning, as they continue to process the loss of both mother and child.

Upcoming Court Proceedings

Both officers are scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 28 May. Johnson was operating the vehicle directly involved in the collision, while Tomkins’ charge pertains to his driving conduct in a separate car. The IOPC’s findings indicate the investigation was extensive, with thorough scrutiny of the events leading to the charges.

“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. The IOPC have conducted a thorough and complex investigation and we have worked closely with them as their inquiries have progressed. 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.” — Acting Det Ch Supt James Derham