A man who sustained critical injuries after attempting to flee police in Rotorua during a late-night chase has died from his wounds.
Police said this morning the 24-year-old died from his injuries in Waikato Hospital.
At about 10:50pm on Thursday night, the man was caught speeding on Ford Road and failed to stop for police, who then initiated a pursuit.
Road spikes were put in place, but the sole occupant suffered head injuries before reaching them because he crashed into a tree on Malfroy Road near a school.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing and the incident has been referred to the Independent Police Conduct Authority.
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