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<\/p>\nThe driver of a stolen vehicle has died after colliding head-on with an oncoming driver in Auckland’s Manurewa last night.<\/p>\n
The occupant of the second vehicle suffered moderate injuries and has been hospitalised.<\/p>\n
The incident started following reports of an aggravated robbery on Greenmeadows Ave, Superintendent Shanan Gray said.<\/p>\n
The offender was accused of taking a vehicle after threatening someone at the property with a crowbar. <\/p>\n
“As police units approached the area they observed a vehicle being driven in the middle of the road, without headlights,” said Gray, the Counties Manukau District Commander. <\/p>\n
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Police investigate fatal crash in Manurewa (Source: 1News)<\/p>\n
“Inquiries later confirmed the vehicle was the one stolen from Greenmeadows Ave.<\/p>\n
“Police signalled for the vehicle to stop. However, it failed to do so and took off at speed.<\/p>\n
“Around 9.42pm the vehicle has travelled onto Alfriston Road, where it has collided head on with a vehicle coming in the opposite direction.<\/p>\n
“Officers immediately rendered first aid. However, the driver and sole occupant of the stolen vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene.<\/p>\n
“The occupant of the second vehicle was taken to hospital with moderate injuries.”<\/p>\n
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Police investigate fatal crash in Manurewa (Source: 1News)<\/p>\n
The serious crash unit have finished their investigation and Independent Police Conduct Authority will look at the incident.<\/p>\n
“We are also working to support those affected and their families, as well as our staff who were involved,” Gray said.<\/p>\n
“All those involved in the initial report of aggravated robbery are believed to be known to each other, and there is no ongoing risk to the public.”<\/p>\n
Anyone with information is urged to contact police. <\/p>\n
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