Teenager dies after high-speed crash in Kumeū

Wednesday 2 July 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Wed 2 Jul 2025, 11:15am

A teenager has died in hospital following a serious crash on the Coatesville-Riverhead Highway in Kumeū. The incident occurred on Friday night when a vehicle containing four teenagers failed to stop for police and crashed into a property. Police investigations into the crash are ongoing.

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1. StuffWed 2 Jul 2025, 10:09am

   Teen dies in hospital, days after high-speed crash fleeing police in west Auckland (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 2 Jul 2025, 10:25am

   Teenager dies in hospital after 'traumatic' crash in Kumeū (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldWed 2 Jul 2025, 10:29am

   Kumeū crash: Teenager dies, police continue investigation (opens in new tab)

4. RNZWed 2 Jul 2025, 10:42am

   Teen dies after car crashes into house while fleeing police in Kumeū (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesWed 2 Jul 2025, 11:15am

   Teen dies after car crashes into Kumeū house (opens in new tab)