Crash investigators are working the scene of a serious crash in Clendon Park, South Auckland, after a vehicle collided with a tree. Video / NZ Herald
A person is dead and another is critically injured after a car allegedly shoved another off the road following a South Auckland pursuit.
Police say several investigations are under way and the driver of the pursuing vehicle has been arrested.
The passenger of the vehicle that was beingchased is dead, while the driver is in critical condition.
Counties Manukau District Commander Superintendent Shanan Gray said officers were in the Clendon Park area on an unrelated job when they saw a Mitsubishi vehicle pulling out of Sharland Rd closely followed by an Isuzu.
“Officers were concerned the Mitsubishi was being chased by the Isuzu and signalled for the Isuzu to stop on Roscommon Rd.
“Moments after lights and sirens were activated, the Isuzu made contact with the Mitsubishi, causing the vehicle to leave the road and collide with a tree.
“Police immediately gave first aid, but the passenger of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The driver was transported to hospital in a critical condition, where they remain. The driver of the Isuzu was arrested at the scene and transported to hospital with minor injuries.”
