The charges against a woman accused of killing Harry Parker have been dropped.
The 14-year-old died after being struck by a Jeep Compass in Akers Way, Swindon, as he walked to school on 25 November 2022.
Ivy Mwangi, 52, of Redhouse, was charged with causing Harry’s death by careless driving – having been arrested when police tracked her down later that day.
Now, after reviewing the case, the Crown Prosecution Service has dropped the case.
Tim Cole, the Acting Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor at CPS Wessex, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family of Harry Parker for their tragic loss.
“We keep every case under review to make sure that there is enough evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction.
“We examined this case in great detail – including obtaining the advice of a forensic collision expert – and it has become clear that there is not enough evidence to demonstrate that this collision could reasonably have been avoided, and therefore that the driving was careless.
“We have met with Harry’s family to explain to them our decision.”
It’s understood that Mwangi, who owns a care company, also had her previous guilty plea to causing death by driving a vehicle while uninsured reversed.
A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police added: “The Parker family have been informed of a decision by the Crown Prosecution Service to not pursue their case, citing lack of evidence.
“The decision reverses a previous decision by the CPS to authorise a charge of causing death by careless driving.”
Superintendent Guy Elkins added: “We recognise the distress that this decision will have caused to Harry’s family and we will continue to support them at this difficult time.
“Wiltshire Police will continue to work closely with the Parker family to ensure they are kept informed about any further developments with this case.”
