Two people have been charged over a horrific crash that saw a car plough into a pregnant woman, killing her baby boy.
The victim, a woman in her 30s, had been on a pedestrian crossing when she was struck by the vehicle in Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, on September 29 last year.
She was rushed to hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery to have her baby delivered, but he tragically died.
The woman sustained serious injuries and is still recovering following treatment.
Police have now charged Ashir Shahid, 20, from Walton le Dale, with causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
A 16-year-old boy, also from Walton le Dale has been charged with assisting an offender. He cannot be named for legal reasons.
Two people have been charged after a car ploughed into a pregnant woman, killing her baby. Pictured: Flowers at the scene of the crash on Station Road in Bamber Bridge, Lancashire
The victim, a woman in her 30s, had been on the pedestrian crossing when she was struck by the vehicle in Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, on Sunday, September 29 last year
They were remanded and due to appear before Preston Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday morning.
A number of other people arrested in connection with the investigation remain on police bail.
A police spokesperson said: ‘Anyone with information can get in touch by calling us on 101 and quoting log 1163 of September 29 2024. You can also email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on SCIU@lancashire.police.uk
‘Alternatively, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers.org/.’
