Fleeing driver in Napier hits parked vehicle, car spiked by police, wanted man arrested

A man arrested on Morris St, Napier, after police spiked a fleeing vehicle and caught two occupants on Wednesday. Photo / NZME

A man with awarrant out for his arrest was caught by police after a vehicle he was in was spiked in Napier on Wednesday.

A police spokeswoman said two people were taken into custody after a fleeing driver incident and they are still searching for a third.

She said police signalled a vehicle to stop on Riverbend Rd about 1.20pm.

“The vehicle failed to stop, so police observed the vehicle’s movements and did not initiate a pursuit,” the police spokeswoman said.

“While fleeing, the vehicle reportedly hit a parked vehicle. Thankfully, no one was injured.”

The police spokeswoman said police deployed road spikes and the vehicle was brought to a stop on Morris St.

“There were three occupants of the fleeing vehicle, two were taken into custody [one of whom was later released] and the third person remains outstanding,” the police spokeswoman said.

She said a 30-year-old man was arrested for an active warrant to arrest and was due to appear in Hastings District Court today.

She said inquiries into the fleeing driver incident were ongoing and charges were being considered.

* Police initially reported that three people were taken into custody, but later confirmed two people were taken into custody while a third person remains outstanding.