A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a turning car while allegedly fleeing police in Whangārei this afternoon.
At around 12.50pm on Saturday, a motorcyclist was signalled by police stop after they were seen riding in a dangerous manner on Kamo Rd.
"When he fled from police through a red light, a pursuit was initiated before being quickly abandoned," Northland District Commander Superintendent Matthew Srhoj said.
"The rider soon after collided with a turning car on the corner of Bank and Grey streets."
Officers immediately provided medical assistance, however the rider died at the scene.
Three people in the car that was hit sustained non-serious injuries in the collision, Srhoj said.
The serious crash unit was carrying out a scene investigation.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash were ongoing.
The matter would be referred to the Independent Police Conduct Authority.
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