Officer charged with dangerous driving causing death appears in court

Friday 22 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 22 Aug 2025, 5:31pm

A police officer appeared via video link in Whangārei regarding charges of dangerous driving causing the death of 17-year-old Angel Riley. The incident occurred on 22 December 2023 when Riley's vehicle hit a tree during a police pursuit. The officer has been granted interim name suppression.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 22 Aug 2025, 5:00pm

   Angel Riley: Officer charged with dangerous driving causing teen’s death faces Whangārei court (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 22 Aug 2025, 5:31pm

   Police officer in court over death of teenage girl (opens in new tab)