Met PC denies causing death of pregnant woman
Officer accused of dangerous driving after fatal collision on Eltham Road in October 2024.
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Metropolitan Police officer PC Chris Johnson, 56, has denied the charge of causing the death of Mariam Ahmed by dangerous driving. Ms Ahmed, 38, died on 17 October 2024, after her Volkswagen Polo was involved in a collision on Eltham Road in Eltham, south-east London. Her unborn child also could not be saved.
Allegations of high-speed driving
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The court heard that both PC Johnson and former PC Danny Tomkins, 35, were on duty in separate vehicles as part of a pre-planned deployment. Prosecutors allege that both officers drove at speeds exceeding 70mph in a 30mph zone and overtook traffic on the wrong side of the road for approximately 130 metres. PC Johnson, who was driving the police vehicle involved in the collision, was allegedly travelling at about 50mph at the point of impact, according to prosecutor Louise Oakley KC. Mr Tomkins, whose vehicle was not involved in the collision, is alleged by prosecutors to have overtaken Ms Ahmed at 78mph shortly before the crash.
Ms Ahmed was travelling in the same direction as the officers on Eltham Road and had indicated to turn off before the collision occurred, prosecutors stated. Mr Tomkins had denied dangerous driving before the crash took place.
Investigation and next steps
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The charges followed an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct, which began after a mandatory referral from the Met Police. PC Johnson is attached to the Met's Taskforce, the same unit Mr Tomkins was attached to at the time of the crash, though he has since left the police. Both men have been granted unconditional bail. They are scheduled to appear next at the Old Bailey on 8 January for a case management hearing. A trial date has been set for 7 June.
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+What is PC Chris Johnson accused of?
PC Chris Johnson is accused of causing the death of Mariam Ahmed by dangerous driving. He pleaded not guilty at the Old Bailey. Prosecutors allege he was driving at excessive speed and overtaking dangerously on Eltham Road.
+When and where did the fatal collision occur?
The collision that led to the death of Mariam Ahmed occurred on 17 October 2024, on Eltham Road in Eltham, south-east London. Ms Ahmed was 38 years old and her unborn child also could not be saved.
+What are the allegations regarding the officers' driving?
Prosecutors allege that both PC Chris Johnson and former PC Danny Tomkins were driving at over 70mph in a 30mph zone and overtook traffic on the wrong side of the road for approximately 130 metres. PC Johnson was allegedly travelling at about 50mph at the point of impact.
+What happens next in the case?
PC Chris Johnson and former PC Danny Tomkins are next due to appear at the Old Bailey on 8 January for a case management hearing. A trial date has been set for 7 June.
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