Driver won't face charges after Wimbledon school crash which killed two girls
The driver crashed into the school after suffering an epileptic seizure behind the wheel
Last updated 26th Jun 2024
A woman who was behind the wheel as a car crashed into a school in Wimbledon, killing two eight-year-old girls will face no criminal charges after it was found she had suffered an epileptic seizure while driving.
Pupils Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died after the crash at The Study Prep school in Wimbledon, south-west London, on July 6 last year.
Several others were injured when the 4Ă—4 crashed through a fence and collided with a building.
In a joint statement, the girls’ families said: “We remain unconvinced that the investigation has been conducted thoroughly.
“We remain unconvinced that the Crown Prosecution Service have reached a decision based on all the facts. Justice has neither been done, nor has been seen to be done today.
“Nuria and Selena deserved better."
A previously undiagnosed seizure
Detective Chief Superintendent Clair Kelland continued: “Significant inquiries carried out by specialist officers into the events leading up to the collision established that the driver suffered a previously undiagnosed seizure which caused her to lose control of the vehicle.
“Having carried out a detailed examination of her medical records, we know that she couldn’t have predicted or prevented the incident.
“The consequences of this were, as we know, absolutely devastating and the hurt and pain that followed will always be deeply felt.
“I can understand that some may be confused – perhaps even feel let down – by this outcome and want to give every reassurance that our officers worked tirelessly through every detail of the incident to ensure a complete investigation be passed to the CPS.