Heartbreaking tributes have been pouring in for the ‘golden’ boy
A FOUR-year-old boy who was killed in a horror car crash has been pictured with two men charged with m.u.r.d.e.r.
Peter Maughan, affectionately known as Peter Rabbit, d.i.e.d in hospital, while his dad, 24, remains there fighting for his life.
His one-year-old baby sister also received minor injuries from the incident.
Patrick Maughan, 53, and Owen Maughan, 27, were charged with m.u.r.d.e.r after the horror c.r.a.s.h, Kent Police said.
They have also been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and attempted wounding with intent relating to the two people injured.
The pair, both from Hill Rise, Darenth, are due to appear at Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court today.
Heartbreaking tributes have been pouring in for the young boy who has been described by family as “golden”.
One grieving friend wrote: “Rest in peace Peter Rabbit please everyone keep them in your prayers it’s a cruel world.”
While another called the incident “the saddest thing I’ve heard”.
A third added: “Keep her and her husband in prayer and her beautiful little baby boy may you watch over her and him I can’t imagine what she’s going through.”
At approximately 9.30 p.m. on June 1, police were alerted to an a.c.c.i.d.e.n.t involving two gray Ford Rangers on New Barn Road in Dartford.
All three victims, who were from the same vehicle, were taken to hospital.
Anyone with information on the collision, including dashcam or CCTV footage, can call the Major Crime Appeal Line at 01622 652006 or use the Major Incident Public Portal to get in touch with Kent Police’s Major Crime Unit.
You can also call Crimestoppers, an independent organization, anonymously at 0800 555111.
A Kent police spokesperson said: “Kent Police was called just before 9.30pm on Sunday 1 June 2025 to reports of a collision involving two vehicles on New Barn Road, #Dartford.
“Three people from the same vehicle were taken to hospital. A four year old boy d.i.e.d at the hospital and a 24 year old man remains in hospital in a critical condition. A one year old girl received minor injuries.
“On Monday 2 June 2025, officers arrested two men in connection with the incident.
“On Wednesday 4 June 2025, the Crown Prosecution Service authorised Patrick Maughan, 53 and Owen Maughan, 27, both from Hill Rise, Darenth to be charged with the m.u.r.d.e.r of a four year old boy.
“They have also been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and attempted wounding with intent relating to the two people injured.
“Both are due to appear at Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 4 June 2025.
“Detectives would also like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision involving two grey Ford Rangers.”
