Three seriously injured after driver flees police, crashes into a car and house

The incident occurred at the intersection of Janet and Hess streets in Invercargill.

Three people are seriously injured after a motorist fleeing police struck a car in Invercargill.

Southern District Commander Superintendent Jason Guthrie said police attempted to stop the car on Venus Street, Georgetown, at about 1.40am.

The driver failed to stop and fled from police, who did not pursue because of the manner of the person’s driving.

Guthrie said that a short time later, the car collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Janet and Ness streets.

It also crashed into a house, causing damage.

A person in the fleeing car is in a critical condition, and another is in a serious condition.

A person in the car that was hit has also sustained critical injuries, while another person in that vehicle has minor injuries.

The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene and the road remains closed. Motorists are being told to avoid the area unless they are residents.

The incident has been referred to the Independent Police Conduct Authority - a routine practice.

Police are seeking witnesses to the crash and any CCTV footage from the area at the time.

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