Published: 7:44AM Tuesday January 13, 2009
Source: NZPA
Source: NZPA
Investigation launched after police car chase ends in crash
A lengthy chase which ended in a crash in Napier on Monday night will be investigated by police and the Independent Police Conduct Authority.
The crash happened about 9.30pm after police had pursued a vehicle for 15 minutes.
They wanted to the talk to the driver, a 35-year-old man, about a domestic-related incident in the city.
Inspector Paul Jermy, of police central communications, says the pursued vehicle crashed into a tree on Marine Parade, and although the driver did not suffer serious injuries, he was taken to hospital as a precaution after the crash.
He will be facing driving charges.
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