A motorcycle pillion passenger received critical injuries after the bike they were a passenger on had been ridden to flee police and later crashed in east Auckland’s Howick this afternoon.
A spokesperson said police had signalled for the rider to stop on Bleakhouse Rd about 2.50pm.
“However [they] failed to do so and fled from police before crashing a short time later.”
“Police did not pursue the motorcycle at any point and members of the public directed police to the crash location.”
The pillion passenger received critical injuries.
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson said they responded to the incident with one ambulance and one rapid response vehicle.
“We treated and transported one patient in a critical condition to Middlemore Hospital.”
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter who covers breaking news. He has worked for the Herald since 2022.
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