Attribute to Central District Commander Superintendent Sue Schwalger
A young woman has died following a serious crash on Pioneer Highway (SH 56) in Longburn, Palmerston North.
At 1.30pm the driver of a vehicle failed to stop for Police on Monrad Street in Palmerston North.
After failing to stop for Police the vehicle travelled onto Pioneer Highway before crashing into a power pole at the intersection of Pioneer Highway and Shirriffs Road.
The front seat passenger of the vehicle died at the scene.
The 15-year-old male driver of the vehicle has critical injuries and has been taken to Palmerston North Hospital.
A second young woman was the rear seat passenger in the vehicle and has serious injuries.
A number of investigations will now commence – a Serious Crash Unit investigation and an internal Police investigation.
The Independent Police Conduct Authority will be notified.
The pursuit involved a single patrol car.
The road remains closed and diversions are in place.
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Media note: A stand up will be held at 5.30pm today at the Palmerston North Central Police Station on Church Street.
Media are asked to please report to reception on arrival.