Cop ‘killed jogger, 27, as she crossed road after driving on wrong side of road at 60mph while responding to emergency’
A POLICE officer killed a jogger as she crossed the road after driving on the wrong side of the road at 60mph, a court heard.
Philip Duthie was responding to an emergency call in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, when he struck Kimberley Cameron.
Westminster Magistrates’ Court heard Thames Valley Police officer was travelling on the wrong side of the road at 60mph in a 40mph zone.
Duthie’s view was obstructed by a van as teaching assistant Kimberley crossed the road, it was said.
Tragically, she could not be saved and was declared dead at the scene in April 2021.
Duthie, 41, who is charged with causing death by careless driving, elected for his case to be heard by a judge and jury at a crown court.
He was released on unconditional bail ahead of his next appearance at the Old Bailey on May 26.
In October 2022, an inquest jury concluded her death was the result of a road-traffic collision.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct reinvestigated the crash after “new evidence” emerged at the inquest.
Kimberley’s parents, Kevin and Liane Cameron, previously described her as a “much loved daughter, sister, granddaughter, and niece”.
They added: “She was a truly remarkable, independent young woman, who, despite having Type 1 diabetes lived every day to the full and never let it define who she was.
“She was a passionate cyclist and runner who aspired to be a role model to all diabetics by pushing and challenging her physical limits daily.
“Kimberley was always positive, full of joy and her smile lit up every room she entered. She touched many hearts and will be truly missed by her family, friends, and work colleagues. We are incredibly proud of the woman she became.
“On behalf of all of the family, we would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to all of the emergency services, doctors and members of the public who tried to save and comfort Kimberley in the moments before she passed away. It is a comfort to know that she was not alone.”
