A Thames Valley Police officer has been charged with causing death by careless driving following a fatal collision with pedestrian Kimberley Cameron in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, on 16 April 2021.
The incident occurred while Officer Philip Duthie was responding to an emergency call. Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard on Monday that he was driving at 60mph on the wrong side of a 40mph road at the time of the collision.
The prosecution revealed that Duthie’s vehicle was travelling at 60mph against oncoming traffic on a road with a 40mph speed limit when the collision happened. A van obstructed his view as Kimberley Cameron crossed the road, making it impossible to avoid the impact.
Kimberley Cameron, aged 27, was a teaching assistant and an avid cyclist who lived with Type 1 diabetes. She tragically died at the scene of the collision. The Independent Office for Police Conduct had previously investigated the fatal incident in Aylesbury.
The 41-year-old officer chose to have his case heard by judge and jury at the Crown Court. District Judge Michael Snow granted him unconditional bail ahead of a hearing scheduled at the Old Bailey on 26 May.
Kimberley’s parents, Kevin and Liane Cameron, described her as a “much-loved daughter, sister, granddaughter, and niece.” They praised her resilience, positivity, and passion for cycling and running, highlighting her determination to live life fully despite her condition. They also expressed gratitude to the emergency services and members of the public who tried to save and comfort Kimberley.
Originally published by UKNIP.
