19:15 2-01-2008 Tasman
NZ Police Alert: Police Car Crash, Westport
Location of incident: Westport
Incident Type: Police Crash
At about 7.15 pm last evening, Wednesday 2 January 2008, a patrolling Police car was struck head on by a stripped down
unregistered and unwarranted car in Westport.
The car was being driven around a gravel access road to the beach when it slid into the Police vehicle.
The driver, a 19 year old local youth, was arrested for Dangerous Driving and is facing further serious charges of
Driving Whilst Disqualified and Excess Breath Alcohol.
The 52 year old constable received a minor head laceration and was taken to Buller Hospital by ambulance where he was
treated and discharged.
The Police vehicle was extensively damaged.
Released by:
Senior Sergeant Geoff Scott
Westport Police
This is an initial incident report. Please keep in mind that as more information is gathered by Police at the scene
specific details may change.