Two serving Metropolitan Police officers have been charged after a woman from Norwood died in a crash.

Two police cars were responding to an emergency call at 11.20pm on June 9 when a crash happened in Stockwell Road.

One of them hit a female pedestrian, Shante Daniel-Folkes.

The 25-year-old from Norwood died at the scene.

The IOPC investigated and referred the matter to the CPS.

As a result, PC Nadeem Patel has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, contrary to section 1 of the Road Traffic Act.

PC Gary Thomson has been charged with dangerous driving contrary to section 2 of the Road Traffic Act.

Both officers were charged by postal requisition to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, October 17.

They are currently on restricted duties.

The Metropolitan Police has said the thoughts and sincerest condolences of the force remain with the family and friends of Shante.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "Two serving officers have been charged following a fatal collision.

"At approximately 23:20hrs on Wednesday 9 June 2021 on Stockwell Road, SW9 a collision occurred as two separate police cars responded to an emergency call.

"As they did so one of them struck a female pedestrian.

"Despite all efforts from officers and paramedics the woman, Shante Daniel-Folkes, 25, from Norwood, SE27, sadly died at the scene.

"The thoughts and sincerest condolences of the Metropolitan Police Service remain with her family and friends.

"The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) undertook an independent investigation, which the MPS fully supported, in order to establish the cause of the collision.

"Subsequently the IOPC referred the matter to the Crown Prosecution Service.

"As a result, two officers, who are attached to Central South Command Unit were charged as follows: PC Nadeem Patel has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, contrary to section 1 of the Road Traffic Act.

"PC Gary Thomson has been charged with dangerous driving contrary to section 2 of the Road Traffic Act.

"Both officers were charged by postal requisition to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 17 October.

"Both officers are currently on restricted duties."

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