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Two men charged with murder after boy, 4, died in crash involving two trucks in Dartford

  • Patrick Maughan, aged 53, and Owen Maughan, aged 27, have been formally charged with murder following a fatal collision in Dartford on June 1, 2025.
  • The charges arose following a crash between two grey Ford Ranger pickup trucks on New Barn Road, which resulted in the death of four-year-old Peter Maughan.
  • The crash also injured three people from the same vehicle: Peter's 24-year-old father in critical condition, his one-year-old sister with minor injuries, and his mother.
  • The suspects have been charged with causing serious injuries with intent and with trying to inflict harm, in connection with the injuries suffered by family members, and appeared at Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court.
  • Kent Police are continuing to seek witnesses and any relevant information about the crash, encouraging the public to provide details through the Major Incident Public Portal or by calling the designated appeal hotline.
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Kent Online broke the news in Kent, United Kingdom on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
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