Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Attribute to Inspector Darren Paki, Tairawhiti Area Commander
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on State Highway 35, Gisborne this afternoon.
Emergency services were called to the scene at 4pm, after a motorcycle collided with another vehicle.
Police had signalled for the rider to stop however they fled from Police.
Police discovered the motorcycle crashed and the rider deceased.
Enquiries are ongoing to determine the full circumstances of the crash.
State Highway 35 has since reopened, the Serious Crash Unit attended and completed a scene examination.
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Issued by Police Media Centre