A fleeing driver allegedly smashed into a police motorbike and a patrol car in Christchurch on Friday afternoon.
About 2.30pm police officers spotted a vehicle on Hazeldean Rd “carrying out a sustained loss of traction”.
They signalled for it to stop but it took off and drove into a police motorcycle, causing minor damage, said Superintendent Lane Todd, Christchurch Metro Commander.
The vehicle fled, police say, and a pursuit was authorised.