Two men have been charged with murder after a four-year-old boy was killed in a crash. Police were called to New Barn Road in Dartford shortly before 9.30pm on Sunday, June 1 to reports of a smash involving two grey Ford Rangers.
The boy later died in hospital, while a 24-year-old man is still in a critical condition. A one-year-old girl also suffered minor injuries.
A day later police arrested Patrick Maughan, 53 and Owen Maughan, 27, both from Hill Rise, Darenth, in connection with the incident. The pair were charged on Wednesday, June 4 with the murder of a four-year-old boy grievous bodily harm with intent and attempted wounding with intent relating to the two people injured.
They will appear before Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court today.
Kent Police has launched an appeal for witnesses following the fatal crash. Anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage is asked to contact the Major Crime Unit via the Major Incident Public Portal using this link.
Alternatively call the Major Crime Appeal Line on 01622 652006 to leave contact details.
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