By Samantha Jones-
A police constable serving with West Mercia Police has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
PC Abigail Myers, aged 29, is to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (June 20).
She is accused of causing death by dangerous driving and death by careless driving during an incident in Evesham at around 8.30pm on January 27, 2022.
The police car she was driving while responding to an emergency assistance call from a colleague was involved in a collision on Elm Road with a vehicle driven by 59-year-old Marcus Evans, who died at the scene.
The IOPC said it investigated whether the police car was being driven in accordance with force policies following a referral from West Mercia Police.
It added: “At the end of our investigation in July 2022, we referred our report to the Crown Prosecution Service who subsequently decided to bring the charges after reviewing the evidence.”
When an officer of the law is charged with death by dangerous driving, the repercussions extend beyond the individual involved. Such incidents shake public confidence in law enforcement agencies, raise questions about accountability, and have a profound impact on the families and communities affected. This article examines the consequences of an officer being charged with this offense, delving into the legal, societal, and emotional dimensions.
The loss of a life has a devastating effect on the victim’s family and the wider community., their grief and anger intensified when the person accused of the tragedy is an officer, someone whose duty it is to protect them.
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