Met Police Officer from Surrey charged with causing death by careless driving
A pedestrian was struck and killed in 2019
A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with causing death by careless driving after a 23-year-old man was hit by a patrol car.
Andrew Brown died after being hit by a police car on Whitton Road, Hounslow, west London, in November 2019.
33 year old Met officer Daniel Francis from Surrey, is due to appear in court next month.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Tuesday (9 November) that it had authorised the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) to charge the officer with causing death by careless driving.
A Metropolitan Police statement said:
“Our thoughts remain with family and friends of Andrew Brown who sadly died in hospital following the collision.
“The charges follow an investigation by the IOPC and a referral to the CPS. The MPS has fully co-operated at every stage.
“PC Francis, who was the driver of a marked police car, remains on restricted duties at this time.
“Misconduct matters will be considered at the conclusion of criminal proceedings.”