Teens charged over fleeing driver crash which left police officer critically injured
Two teenagers have been charged following a crash in Palmerston North that left a police officer in critical condition. The officer was struck while deploying road spikes, and the investigation into the incident is currently ongoing.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement and has prompted significant community support for the injured officer.
Police have filed charges against two teenage boys after a fleeing driver crash that left a Palmerston North officer critically injured. The officer, a constable based in Palmerston North, was deploying road spikes on Kairanga Bunnythorpe Road about 2am on Saturday, when the vehicle hit him, throwing him several metres. He was airlifted to Wellington Hospital in a critical condition, while a second officer was treated for minor injuries. Police officer critically hurt by fleeing driver a young father and ‘good bloke’ Central District Commander Superintendent Dion Bennett said the officer is being well looked after in hospital. "He's got talented doctors and nurses looking after him, but his recovery will take some time. He is in a stable condition and remains on a ventilator, but the hospital staff are doing everything they can for him.
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