Police are looking for the driver of a Mercedes Benz who fled the scene of a fatal car crash in Marlborough. Photo / NZME
Police are looking for the driver of a Mercedes Benz who fled the scene of a fatal car crash in Marlborough.
The two-car crash happened on Vickerman St in Blenheim on Sunday afternoon.
Police say a 70-year-old man was found deceased in one of the vehicles.
The other vehicle involved, a blue 2000 model Mercedes Benz, is understood to have been stolen from a Blenheim address on Saturday.
"Police would like to speak to the driver of the blue 2000 model Mercedes Benz, who fled the scene of the crash.
"As part of our ongoing inquiries, Police would also like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or has information on what happened," a spokesperson said.
Anyone who can assist is asked to contact police on 105 or Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111, and quoting file number 220314/2309.
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