Police arrive at fatal crash in Wairoa, charge survivor with firearms offences

The fatal crash was on Wairoa's Kopu Rd about 1am on Sunday. / File

A survivor of a fatal crash in Hawke’s Bay has been charged with firearms offences.

The crash was on Kopu Rd, Wairoa, about 1am on Sunday.

Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Darren Pritchard said the driver had died and a passenger suffered minor injuries.

“That passenger, a 27-year-old man, was subsequently arrested and charged with firearms-related offending.”

He said police had earlier received a report of gunshots in Wairoa’s Clyde Domain.

“Police will continue to make inquiries into the crash – and the events leading up to the crash – on behalf of the Coroner," Pritchard said.

“Our sympathies are with the family and loved ones of the deceased driver.”

Police investigate other Wairoa incidents

Earlier in the weekend, a man allegedly presented a firearm on Wairoa’s Ruataniwha Rd on Saturday about 12pm.

Soon after, officers found the man in a vehicle and arrested him.

The 50-year-old was charged with firearm and drug charges.

Also on Saturday, about 7.30pm, emergency services were called to a suspicious fire which destroyed a Frasertown house.

“A 37-year-old man was arrested on Monday and charged with arson,” Pritchard said.

He was to appear in Gisborne District Court on Tuesday.