The accident was the result of the motorcyclist hitting a silver car which then collided with a traffic light. Photo / George Heard
A motorcyclist died in the early hours of this morning after fleeing police and colliding with a car in Christchurch central city.
Police confirmed that the motorcyclist received treatment at the scene but died of his injuries.
The crash occurred just before midnight at the intersection of Barbadoes St and Edgeware Rd. It followed the motorcyclist being asked to stop by officers seconds earlier.
However, the motorcyclist ignored requests and fled.
The Serious Crash Unit and Critical Incident Investigations are in the early stages of their work to confirm the circumstances of what occurred.
“Anyone who saw what happened who has not yet spoken to Police is asked to please come forward.”
The Canterbury region has been left devastated by a number of fatal crashes in recent weeks, including one in North Christchurch which left a teen driver dead and two passengers on life support.