Man and woman charged following fatal Flitwick collision

Jamie Fountain, 24, of Fir Tree Close, Flitwick, was charged with causing death by careless driving, and an additional charge of causing death by careless driving while over the legal limit for alcohol and drugs. He was also charged with two counts of causing serious injury by careless driving in relation to two other boys who were injured in the incident, which took place on Greenfield Road on Friday night (3 April).

In addition, Fountain has been charged with failing to stop at the scene of an accident, failing to report an accident and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.

Ellie Ireland, 23, of Wingate Drive, Ampthill has been charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.

They have both been remanded in custody to appear before Luton Magistrates’ Court on Monday 6 April.

A teenage boy was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision, and two others were taken to hospital. One of the victims remains in hospital in a serious condition. The third has been treated for serious injuries and since discharged.

Detective Sergeant Shona Searle, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Serious Collision Investigation Unit, investigating, said: “This incident has sent shockwaves through the small community of Flitwick and the surrounding area, and we maintain a community policing presence around the scene for reassurance.

“While we understand the strong feeling associated with the loss of a young life, and the serious injury of others, we would ask that people do not speculate on the circumstances of the situation. The families of the victims, who we are supporting through family liaison officers, have requested that their privacy is respected at this difficult time.”