Off-duty officer charged over teen death in crash

An off-duty Bedfordshire Police officer, Daniel Cartwright, 31, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a crash on Chilwell Lane in Bramcote, Nottinghamshire, that killed 16-year-old Ryley Hutson and involved an electric bike and two cars. Hutson was pronounced dead at the scene, and investigations have been led by Nottinghamshire Police with Det Insp Jamie Moore stating the family has been updated and their loss is devastating. Cartwright, who is a serving officer with Bedfordshire Police, is expected to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on August 6. Reports from multiple outlets emphasize the tragedy and include statements from investigators and family members describing Hutson as full of life and loved by many. The case has been consistently reported across several outlets, underscoring the ongoing investigation and upcoming court appearance. Cartwright's off-duty status and the involvement of two additional vehicles have been highlighted as key details of the incident.