A man is currently being interviewed by Police in relation to two crashes in Hamilton, one which left an elderly couple requiring hospital treatment.
Sergeant John Stapleford of the Waikato Highway patrol said the matter was still under investigation but it appeared the incident began when the elderly couple's car was hit from behind at the intersection of Boundary Rd and Heaphy Tce about 2.10pm.
"The couple's car, a Honda Jazz, was flipped on to a traffic island at the intersection. As the elderly man got out of the car to check on his wife he collapsed and the offending driver drove off.
"Officers responding to calls about the crash came across a car matching the description of the fleeing vehicle however the driver saw them and turned to avoid Police. Unfortunately for both the driver and his passenger this turn resulted in their car colliding with a power-pole."
The elderly couple were taken to Waikato Hospital by ambulance however Police are unaware of their condition at this time.
"The offending driver attempted to flee the scene but was arrested.
"He is currently being interviewed and faces a variety of driving charges in relation to both crashes," said Mr Stapleford.
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