The passenger in a vehicle involved in a police chase and crash in the Wellington region has died in hospital.
The crash occurred in Kenepuru Drive, Porirua last night.
Police said officers signalled for the vehicle to pull over for a routine check. The driver did not stop and instead fled in the vehicle. Police followed and a pursuit around central Porirua lasted for less than two minutes.
The fleeing vehicle lost control on a right hand bend and crashed through a fence.
Both occupants were taken to hospital for treatment. The passenger died as a result of injuries. The driver remains in hospital with serious injuries which are not thought to be life threatening. The driver will face charges relating to the incident.