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  •   Home > News > Motoring

    A 27-year-old Auckland man's been arrested - accused of doing a runner after crashing his car into a pole while evading police

    A 27-year-old Auckland man's been arrested - accused of doing a runner after crashing his car into a pole while evading police


    Police pulled over a car travelling too fast on Clevedon Road in Papakura before 11pm last night.

    They say the driver stopped, but then took off - with the car found crashed into a light pole on Elliot St.

    A man's been charged with dangerous driving, failing to remain stopped, and excess breath alcohol.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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