Crash driver in serious condition after fleeing from police in Whakatāne

Police and emergency services at the scene of the crash in Te Rahu Rd, near Station Rd, Whakatāne, around 6.20pm.

Police are at the scene of a serious crash in Whakatāne.

A vehicle crashed on Te Rahu Rd, near Station Rd, around 6.20pm.

Police attempted to stop the vehicle a few minutes prior but it failed to stop, fleeing from police before it crashed.

The driver of the vehicle, the sole occupant, is currently in a serious condition.

No other vehicles were involved in the crash.

The Serious Crash Unit is in attendance and motorists are asked to avoid the area.