Teen driver arrested after crashing into two cars while fleeing police

Wednesday 25 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 25 Jun 2025, 10:01am

A 19-year-old was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly stealing a car and crashing into two motorists near Ōhaupō while evading police. The pursuit began following reports of dangerous driving near Huntly. Multiple 111 calls helped officers track the vehicle, and the driver is due to appear in Hamilton District Court on Friday.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 25 Jun 2025, 9:18am

   Teen driver crashes into cars fleeing police across Waikato, caught by 111 calls (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 25 Jun 2025, 9:20am

   Man allegedly fleeing police crashes into two innocent drivers (opens in new tab)

3. StuffWed 25 Jun 2025, 10:01am

   Fleeing teen driver arrested after crashing into two cars during pursuit (opens in new tab)

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