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Mon Dec 6 05:19:56 AEDT 2010

Hey Steve,

The Police media release is below......

> To: suckerpunchnz at hotmail.com
> Subject: as above [NZ Police Comms Centre Alerts]
> From: noreply at police.co.nz
> Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2010 18:00:17 +1300
> 
> 
> Hi,
> 
> A new alert is available for you to view on the Police website:
> 
> Location: as above
> District: Counties Manukau
> 
> MEDIA STATEMENT:
> 5 SEPTEMBER 2010:
> 
> [1] 	FATAL CRASH - KIRKBRIDE ROAD - MANGERE:
> [1]	SERIOUS CRASH - CHAPEL ROAD - BOTANY:
> 
> Counties Manukau Police are investigating two crashes involving two fleeing  
> drivers.  One male driver died in Mangere, a female passenger is critical in  
> Botany.
> 
> At about 11.30pm on Saturday 4 December 2010 a police patrol unit observed a  
> black Subaru traveling at excessive speed on Kirkbride Road Mangere.
> 
> The driver of the vehicle immediately accelerated in an attempt to flee from  
> the unmarked police vehicle. Suddenly the fleeing driver lost control of his  
> vehicle on a bend between Ascot Road and George Bolt drive.  The vehicle hit  
> a road sign. At the time of the crash the Subaru was heading in the direction  
> of George Bolt Drive.
> 
> The 33 year old male driver died instantly at the scene.
> 
> A 27 year old male who was a front seat passenger in the vehicle was taken to  
> Middlemore Hospital with serious head injuries.  His condition is described  
> as stable and non life threatening.  A 29 year old back seat passenger is in  
> Middlemore Hospital with moderate injuries.  His condition is decribed as  
> stable and non life threatening.
> 
> A Police investigation has commenced. The Independent Police Conduct  
> Authority has been informed.  The name of the deceased has not yet been  
> released.
> 
> In a separate incident this afternoon four occupants who were in a stolen  
> vehicle were admitted to Middlemore hospital after they were earlier flung  
> out of the car. The driver was fleeing from police. One female passenger has  
> critical injuries.  Two other female passengers are in a serious condition.  
> The male driver has moderate injuries.
> 
> 
> 
> At about noon today Sunday 5 December 2o10 Police spoke briefly to the  
> occupant of a vehicle at Maraetai beach.  The driver quickly sped from the  
> scene.
> 
> Soon after police attempted to intercept the vehicle but abandoned their  
> action when the standard of driving by the offending male deteriorated. A  
> short time later the vehicle was located on Chapel Road Botany. It had  
> crashed into a ditch.
> 
> The Serious Crash Unit is investigating both incidents.
> 
> The Independent Police Conduct Authority has been informed.
> 
> In accordance with police standard procedures when dealing with incidents  
> such as these, the separate investigations will also be peer-reviewed by an  
> independent out of district crash investigator.
> 
> Inspector Jason Malcolm of Counties Manukau Police says police are in a  
> difficult position when it comes to a fleeing driver failing to stop.
> 
> “The important question that needs to be considered is why an individual  
> feels the need to avoid speaking to police.”
> 
> “Ultimately, the onus of responsibility rests with the offending drivers.  
> Drivers who flee from police put themselves and innocent road users at great  
> risk”, Inspector Malcolm said.
> 
> Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed either the fatal crash in  
> Mangere or the serious crash in Chapel Road to call Counties Manukau Police  
> on 09 261 1300.
> 
> 
> ENDS:
> 
> Police will make no further comment tonight
> 
> 
> Jason Malcolm – Inspector
> Duty Officer:
> Counties Manukau Police
> 
> 
> 
> Please view the full details of the alert online at:
> 
> http://www.police.govt.nz/news/updates/26260.html
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> New Zealand Police
> 
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