One dead and three injured after driver flees police in Penrose

Sunday 16 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 16 Mar 2025, 5:25pm

One person has died and three others were injured after a speeding car failed to stop for police on Great South Road. The vehicle reportedly crashed into two other cars in Penrose, Auckland, shortly before 2pm on Sunday. Two people are reported to be in critical condition.

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1. RNZSun 16 Mar 2025, 4:56pm

   One killed, two critically injured after driver crashes while fleeing police (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesSun 16 Mar 2025, 5:11pm

   One dead, two critically hurt after vehicle flees police (opens in new tab)

3. StuffSun 16 Mar 2025, 5:25pm

   One dead, three injured after driver flees police in Auckland (opens in new tab)