Crash Victim's Family Seek Privacy
<p>Police seek the support of media in respecting the privacy and recognising the grief process of the family and friends of Shaun Fitzpatrick who died after a car crash on January 7.<br />
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Media can support the family and friends by not contacting them.<br />
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Police are continuing their investigation into the death of 22 year old Shaun Fitzpatrick in a car crash on Saturday January 7 at the intersection of Carbine Road and the South Eastern Highway.<br />
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As part of that investigation a white motor vehicle was seized from a South Auckland address.<br />
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It is believed that vehicle was driven at speed through the intersection moments before the fatal crash involving Mr Fitzpatrick and a stolen Subaru.<br />
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A 17 year old youth from South Auckland is due to appear in Auckland District Court on Thursday January 12 charged with Dangerous Driving.<br />
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Police are yet to complete their investigation of the crash. Following that there will be a review of all evidence including the charge of dangerous driving. It is possible further charges will be laid.<br />
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