Ormiston Road car crash involving Police vehicle

Counties Manukau Police can confirm that today at 08.39 a Police car and a vehicle being driven by a member of the public were involved in a crash.

It is understood that the Police vehicle was travelling along Ormiston Road approaching the intersection of Preston Road and East Tamaki Road.

The Police Officer, who was en route to a priority one job, collided with the other vehicle. The vehicle was being driven by a male, age unknown, and was carrying one passenger, a female in her 40’s.

Both members of the public were seriously injured and when travelling by Ambulance to Middlemore Hospital the female passed away.

The male is currently in a serious but stable condition.

The Police Officer involved in the crash has minor injuries.

Serious Crash Unit is investigating the incident and the Independent Police Conduct Authority has been advised.

A media conference will be held today at Police National Headquarters, 180 Molesworth Street, Wellington at 13.00hrs. Counties Manukau District Commander, John Tims will lead the briefing.