Banned driver charged after Hawke's Bay Expressway crash

A man has been charged with driving while disqualified in a two-vehicle expressway crash near Hawke's Bay Airport last week. Photo NZME

A man has been charged with driving while disqualified in relation to a two-vehicle expressway crash near Hawke's Bay Airport last week.

Police said today a 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged with reckless driving and driving while disqualified, but more information was being sought about the movements of a blue Holden Commodore sedan he is alleged to have been driving.

He is expected to appear in court on November 1.

Two men aged in the 20s were taken to hospital with moderate to serious injuries after the crash, which happened north of the Watchman Rd roundabout intersection with the Hawke's Bay Expressway near Hawke's Bay Airport about 7.30pm on Thursday.

Police say they have had reports of other driving incidents involving the suspect vehicle throughout Napier and surrounds earlier in the day.

Detective Sergeant Jordan Hocquard said Police would like to speak to anyone who saw a vehicle of the description engaging in unsafe driving behaviour or who witnessed the crash on the Expressway.

Late on Thursday still no further details about the crash were being revealed by police with the investigation ongoing.

Anyone with information was asked to contact Police on 105 and quote file number 221014/5530.