Motorcyclist fleeing police dies after crashing on State Highway 35, Gisborne

A motorcyclist has died after fleeing from police and crashing on a major road in Gisborne.

Emergency services were called about 4pm after a motorcycle hit a parked vehicle.

Inspector Darren Paki, the Tairawhiti area commander, said police had signalled for the rider to stop, but the motorcyclist fled.

“Police discovered the motorcycle crashed and the rider deceased.”

Moana Rd, State Highway 35, was closed for a period as the Serious Crash Unit completed a scene examination. It has since reopened.

“Inquiries are ongoing to determine the full circumstances of the crash,” Paki said.