Man killed in two-car crash after speeding away from police in NZ

A man has died after a two-car crash in Manakau in Horowhenua, New Zealand.

Police were informed about the crash at the intersection of State Highway One and Kuku Beach Road at around 1:28 pm.

Before the crash, Police had signalled for a car to stop. The driver of the vehicle stopped and an officer approached the vehicle to speak to talk to him. The driver then drove off at speed south along State Highway One.

Police did not pursue the vehicle, but a short time later came across the car crash.

The driver of the vehicle that had been stopped by Police, was dead in the crash.

The driver of the other vehicle seemed to be without serious injuries but was admitted to hospital.

The road was closed while staff investigated the crash scene.