Dad and son in courtroom on homicide price after boy, 4, dies in crash

A father and son have seemed in courtroom charged with homicide following a crash in Kent by which a four-year-old circle of relatives member died.

Patrick Maughan, 53, and Owen Maughan, 27, each from Hill Rise, Darenth, have been charged with homicide on Wednesday and seemed at Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court to each and every face 4 fees.

They are accused of the homicide of four-year-old Peter Maughan and inflicting grievous physically hurt to Peter’s 24-year-old father Lovell Mahon, who’s in a essential situation in medical institution.

A one-year-old girl additionally suffered minor accidents within the crash involving two gray Ford Ranger pickup vans in New Barn Road, Southfleet, on Sunday.

The two males also are charged with the tried wounding with intent of Peter’s one-year-old sister and their mom, Hayley Maughan.

Mr Mahon and the 2 kids have been travelling in the similar automotive.

The two suspects have been handled briefly, separate hearings, talking handiest to substantiate their identities.

They have been remanded in custody and can subsequent seem at Maidstone Crown Court on Friday.

A provisional plea and trial preparation listening to date of 2 July used to be set.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has knowledge is instructed to touch Kent Police.

Additional reporting through PA Media.