Drivers in fatal Manurewa chase known to each other, one charged
One person has been charged following a fatal car chase between two drivers known to one another in Auckland's Manurewa early this morning.
A police vehicle was travelling along Roscommon Rd in Manurewa at about 1am after attending an unrelated incident.
Officers observed a Mitsubishi vehicle pulling out of Sharland Rd, closely followed by an Isuzu.
They 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 turned on, the Isuzu made contact with the Mitsubishi, causing the vehicle to leave the road and collide with a tree, police said.
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Counties Manukau District Commander Superintendent Shanan Gray said officers immediately provided first aid, however the passenger of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene.
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In an update shortly before 1pm, Gray confirmed the drivers were known to one another.
"The driver of the Mitsubishi vehicle remains in a critical condition at Middlemore Hospital, and was due to undergo surgery today," Gray said.
Police have also spoken with a man taken into custody at the scene this morning.
The 56-year-old man has been charged with driving dangerously causing death, dangerous driving causing injury and driving while forbidden.
He would appear in Manukau District Court today.
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"Police inquiries will continue, and further charges cannot be ruled out as we investigate further," Gray said.
A scene examination has been completed by the Serious Crash Unit and the road has since reopened.
A critical incident investigation would continue to establish the full circumstances of what happened.
"We would like to acknowledge the impact this event will have had on the community and our thoughts are with everyone involved."
Witnesses were asked to contact police with information online, or by calling 105.
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