New Zealand Police Alert 10:00pm 21 Mar 2008 Canterbury
Location of incident: Christchurch
Incident type: Fatal Crash
Youth Charged Over Fatal Crash
Police have charged a 16 year old youth in relation to a fatal car crash at the intersection of Gardiners Road and Styx
Mill Road, Northern Christchurch which occurred at 9.35 pm on the 20 March 2008 after a short Police pursuit.
A 16 year old female who had been a passenger in the vehicle died in Christchurch hospital on the evening of the 21
March 2008 as the result of head injuries suffered in the crash.
Police will not be releasing her name until Next of Kin have been advised -(likely midday 22/3/8).
A second female passenger in the vehicle remains in hospital in serious condition also as a result of head injuries. Her
injuries are not believed to life-threatening.
The 16 year old youth will face the following charges when he appears in the Christchurch Youth Court on Saturday 22
March 2008;
Manslaughter, Reckless Driving causing Injury, Unlawfully taking a Motor vehicle, Burglary, Fails to stop for red and
blue flashing lights, Fails to ascertain injury after an accident and Drives with excess Breath Alcohol.
The Police are continuing their investigation into the lead -up to the crash.
A representative of the Independent Police Conduct Authority meet with the Police investigation team earlier today and
visited the crash site. They will continue with their investigations also.
Grant Wormald
Detective Senior Sergeant
21 march 2008 - 10.20 pm
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