Two weekend police chases are being investigated, including one in which a man died after suffering a medical event
Two weekend police chases are being investigated, including one in which a man died after suffering a medical event
3 August 2020
The 39-year-old allegedly failed to stop for police in Flaxmere, on Saturday night.
After fleeing in his car for a short time - he stopped and got out.
Police say this was about the time an officer deployed a taser twice, but it appears to have failed to make contact with the target.
The driver then assaulted an officer before fleeing on foot, and was found at a nearby property - where it appears he suffered a medical event and died.
Several investigations are underway.
Meanwhile the driver of a vehicle who allegedly hit a police officer in Huntly during a pursuit yesterday morning is assisting with police enquiries.
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