Cop charged over death of gran, 81, who was killed during Duchess of Edinburgh’s Royal escort --[Reported by Umva mag]

A POLICE officer has been charged with causing the death of a grandmother by dangerous driving while part of a royal escort.

Met cop Christopher Harrison is accused of killing 81-year-old Helen Holland, who was hit by a motorcycle which was part of Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh’s police escort.

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Helen, from Birchanger in Essex, died after being hit by the officer’s vehicle in Earl’s Court, West London, on May 10 2023.

The incident happened at the junction of West Cromwell Road and Warwick Road.

Helen suffered serious injuries and died two weeks later.

The Crown Prosecution Service said it had authorised a charge of causing death by careless driving against Harrison, 67, following a review of the evidence by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

Rosemary Ainslie, head of the CPS Special Crime Division, said: “The charge follows the death of Helen Holland, 81, after she was involved in a collision with a police motorcyclist at the junction of West Cromwell Road and Warwick Road in Earl’s Court, west London, on 10 May 2023.

“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against the defendant are active and that they have the right to a fair trial.

“It is extremely important there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”

Following the crash, Ms Holland’s son Martin told the BBC she died after sustaining “multiple broken bones and massive internal injuries”.

After her death was announced, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “The Duchess of Edinburgh is deeply saddened to hear that Helen Holland has passed away.

“Her Royal Highness’s deepest condolences and sympathies go to all of Ms Holland’s family.”

Harrison will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on November 6.

The Met Police‘s Special Escort Group provide armed escorts for Royal Family members, VIPs, protected members of the Government, visiting royals, heads of state and other visiting dignitaries.

It also provides armed vehicle escorts for valuable, hazardous and protected loads – and can include high-risk prisoners.

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