Two officers charged after fatal Eltham collision

April 15, 2026

South London News Police & Courts Desk Edited By Jimmy Nsubuga

A Metropolitan Police officer and a former officer have been charged in connection with a fatal collision that occurred in Eltham in October 2024. The incident resulted in the deaths of a 38-year-old woman and her unborn baby.

Charges and Investigation

PC Chris Johnson, who is attached to the Met's Taskforce, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving. Former PC Danny Tomkins, who was attached to the same unit at the time of the incident, has been charged with dangerous driving.

Both officers are scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 28 May.

The charges stem from an investigation conducted by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). The collision took place on Thursday, 17 October 2024, on the A20, near the junction with Kidbrooke Park, SE19. An unmarked police car was involved in a collision with another car, which was being driven by the 38-year-old woman. She was heavily pregnant at the time. Her baby sadly died at the scene, and she later died in hospital from her injuries.

Police Statement

Acting Detective Chief Superintendent James Derham, who leads policing in Greenwich, stated: “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 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.”

The family of the woman, who have not named at their request, has specifically asked for privacy and do not wish to speak to media.

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