Met Police officers charged following death of heavily pregnant woman in crash

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15 Apr 2026 • 10:25 PM MYT
The Independent
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Met Police officers charged following death of heavily pregnant woman in crash

  • Two police officers have been charged in connection with the death of a heavily pregnant woman and her unborn baby following a collision with a police vehicle in south east London.
  • The 38-year-old woman was killed on 17 October 2024, on Eltham Road, Eltham, when her car was involved in a collision with an unmarked police vehicle.
  • PC Chris Johnson, 56, the driver of the police vehicle involved, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
  • Former PC Danny Tomkins, 35, who was driving a second unmarked police vehicle, faces a charge of dangerous driving related to the standard of his driving.
  • Both officers are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 28 May 2026.

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