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Southland Area Commander Mike Bowman says one person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Invercargill early this morning, after an earlier interaction with Police. Related: Southland Roads Closed After Overnight Crashes
Shortly before 3am, Police signalled for a vehicle to stop on Kelvin Street. The driver failed to stop and fled the area. The vehicle was not pursued by officers.
A short time later, the vehicle was found after it had crashed at the intersection of Leet and Kelvin Streets. Emergency services attended, but one person was pronounced dead at the scene.
The area was reopened later Sunday afternoon and traffic lights at the Gala and Kelvin streets intersection were not working while new lights were installed. Take care traveling via this intersection. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the crash, including what occurred prior to the incident.
The case will also be referred to the Independent Police Conduct Authority, which is standard procedure when there has been prior Police involvement.
Police are asking for assistance from the public as investigations continue. Anyone who witnessed the crash or was in the surrounding area at the time is encouraged to come forward.
In particular, Police are seeking CCTV or dashcam footage from Wellesley Avenue, Avenal Street, and Kelvin Street during the early hours of the morning.
This information may help investigators piece together the events leading up to the crash.
Anyone with information can report online via 105 by selecting ‘Make a report’ and quoting reference number 260322/6911. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.