Police say a second young person has died as a result of a crash following a police pursuit in Palmerston North today
Police say a second young person has died as a result of a crash following a police pursuit in Palmerston North today
28 May 2018
They say officers chased a stolen car being driven by a 15 year old they were looking for in connection with breaching his bail conditions.
The car accelerated away, crashing into a ditch, then hitting a power pole.
A 12 year old girl travelling in the car died at the scene, the driver died at hospital later.
A 15 year old female is in serious condition in hospital as a result of the crash.
A number of investigations into the incident are underway.
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