Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash while fleeing police

Motorcyclist hospitalised after hitting fence while fleeing police in Lower Hutt

"They allegedly accelerated, overtook another vehicle and failed to take a bend," police said.

Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash while fleeing police

A motorcyclist is in serious condition after crashing while fleeing from police in Lower Hutt last night. Police observed the motorist riding in a dangerous...

Police pursuit of motorbike rider in Lower Hutt ends in serious crash

A motorbike rider is in hospital with serious injuries after crashing while fleeing from police in Lower Hutt late last night. Hutt Valley Area Commander Inspector Wade Jennings said the incident began around 10.30pm, when officers saw a motorcycle “being ridden in a dangerous manner” on Fairway Drive. The rider then turned onto Taita Drive, where police were preparing to signal them to stop. “Before Police signalled for the rider to stop, they …