Update: Critical Incident Investigation Continues In Manurewa
Police are continuing with a critical incident investigation surrounding the events leading up to a fatal crash in Manurewa overnight.
We are now in a position to release further information as our enquiries continue.
The driver of the Mitsubishi vehicle remains in a critical condition at Middlemore Hospital, and was due to undergo surgery today.
Police have spoken with the man taken into custody at the scene this morning.
At this stage, the 56-year-old man has been charged with driving dangerously causing death, dangerous driving causing injury and driving while forbidden.
He will appear in Manukau District Court today.
Police enquiries will continue, and further charges cannot be ruled out as we investigate further.
While matters are before the Court, we can advise that parties in both vehicles were known to each other.
Until the next of kin notifications have been carried out, further details regarding the deceased are unable to be released.
We would like to acknowledge the impact this event will have had on the community and our thoughts are with everyone involved.
There are now several investigations underway, including a critical incident investigation.
Police are still seeking information from any witnesses who may have been in the area at the time, or prior to this incident occurring.
If you have information, please update Police online now or call 105.
Please use reference number 250627/8090 or cite 'Operation Highbury'.
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