Please attribute to Northland District Commander, Superintendent Matt Srhoj:
A critical incident investigation is underway following a fatal crash in Whangārei on the weekend.
At about 11.15pm on Saturday, a Police unit observed a Holden travelling at high speed along Dave Culham Drive.
The Police unit responded and the red and blue lights were activated on Riverside Drive.
The exact response will form part of the critical investigation.
From Riverside Drive the Holden turned onto Memorial Drive and crashed shortly thereafter.
Officers immediately rendered first aid, however despite their best efforts the driver, and sole occupant of the car, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
A scene examination has since been completed by the Serious Crash Unit.
There are several investigations now underway, which will work to establish all the facts surrounding this tragic incident.
This includes notifying the Independent Police Conduct Authority, as is standard procedure.
We are also working to support the family of the deceased, as well as our staff who were involved.
As part of our investigation, we are seeking witnesses who may have been in the area at the time and anyone who may have CCTV between Port Rosd and Memorial Drive to help establish the circumstances.
If you have information, please update Police online now or call 105.
Please use reference number 251012/3275.
ENDS.
Holly McKay/NZ Police