Man charged with death by dangerous driving after newborn baby died after car hit pregnant woman

Two people charged after a crash left a baby boy dead and his mother seriously injured in Lancashire Credit: ITV Granada

Detectives have charged two people after a crash left a baby boy dead and his mother seriously injured.Police and paramedics were called to Station Road in Bamber Bridge, close to the junction with Longbrook Avenue and Fourfields, shortly before 8pm on September 29 2024.

The victim, a woman in her thirties from Bamber Bridge, was on the pedestrian crossing when she was struck by a car driving towards Preston.Officers said she was left with serious injuries and is still recovering after treatment in hospital.

The woman was pregnant at the time of the collision and while she underwent emergency surgery to have her baby boy delivered, he tragically later died in hospital.

The pregnant woman was taken to hospital where he baby died shortly after. Credit: ITV News

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.They have both been remanded to appear before Preston Magistrates’ Court today.

A number of other people arrested in connection with the investigation remain on police bail.A force 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 crimestoppers.org."

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