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Christchurch: Vehicle Crash involving Police Car
21 October 2008
Vehicle Crash involving Police Car in Canterbury District
At approximately 1.45pm a member
of the STU was driving an unmarked Police vehicle West along
Armagh Street, following a moped driving at speed. The
driver of the Police vehicle deployed his lights and sirens,
entering the intersection. He has then struck a member of
the public driving an SVU. The SVU has rolled and ended up
crashing through a business premises window. The 40 year old
female driver has been taken to Christchurch Hospital. Her
injuries are not life threatening and she is currently being
interviewed by a member of the Police.
Inspector PRICE, the Duty Commissioned Officer, is co-ordinating the investigation. Specialist Crash are currently co-ordinating the scene investigation. An NCO has been assigned to co-ordinate the IPCA investigation. A separate NCO has been assigned to carry out the crash investigation phase. The Constable has been returned to the station where he is currently being interviewed. At this stage Police are speaking to a number of witnesses at the scene to establish exactly what has taken place.
The investigation will be referred to the IPCA once completed. Release made by Inspector Gary KNOWLES, Acting District Commander.
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