The family of a young man who died after being hit by a police patrol car have expressed their shock and disappointment after charges against the officer involved were dropped at the 11th hour. PC Christopher Corker, 40, had been due to face trial at the Old Bailey in London on Monday for causing the death of Arthur Holscher-Ermert by dangerous driving in Peacehaven. It was alleged PC Corker deliberately steered on the wrong side of the road towards the 27-year-old pedestrian in a “misguided and dangerous attempt to stop him running away”.
The case was based on graphic video footage from the police car and a passing motorist which showed the incident just after 11.10pm on April 30, 2022. But on Monday, the court heard that two expert reports had since agreed that PC Corker’s manoeuvre would have avoided a collision had the victim not also changed direction.
Prosecutor Jonathan Sandiford KC offered no evidence and PC Corker was formally cleared of two charges – of causing death by dangerous driving and careless driving. Judge Richard Marks KC offered his condolences to the family in court, saying: “It appears to have been a tragic accident.” As PC Corker, from Worthing, left the court, one of those present told him: “You are still responsible for killing Arthur.
Never forget his name. Never. Dirty b*****d.
” In a statement after the hearing, the family said: “Instead of attending trial today, we as a family have had to process the sudden news that the CPS are .