Officer charged with causing death by careless driving in Hounslow
By Hannah Davenport 10th Nov 2021
A police officer has been charged with causing death by careless driving following a fatal collision in Whitton Road, Hounslow last year.
The police collision occurred on 1, November 2019 in which a 23-year-old pedestrian died in hospital following the crash.
PC Daniel Francis, aged 33, who was the driver of a marked police car and is attached to the West Area Command Unit, was charged and will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 7 December.
Andrew Brown, 23, died in hospital following the collision.
The charges follow an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct and a referral to the Crown Prosecution Service.
The Metropolitan Police Service said they have fully co-operated at every stage.
PC Francis remains on restricted duties at this time. Misconduct matters will be considered at the conclusion of criminal proceedings.Have you signed up for our weekly newsletter yet? Sign up HERE for the top Brentford stories in your inbox each Friday
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