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Tuesday, 20 November 2018 - 9:21am |
Canterbury

Man charged in relation to fatal Christchurch crash

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Attribute to Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Johnson, Christchurch CIB:?
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A 19-year-old man has been charged in relation to a crash on Gloucester Street, Christchurch on Friday 16 November.?
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An 18-year-old Christchurch woman died in the crash.?
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The man has been charged with manslaughter, failing to stop or ascertain injury, failing to stop for police, and three counts of recklessly causing injury.?
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He will appear in Christchurch District Court this morning.?
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After two fatal crashes in the city on Friday, Police would like to reiterate our plea to drivers and passengers to buckle up and drive safely - being properly restrained significantly reduces your chance of death or serious injury in a crash.?
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As this case is now before the Court, Police are unable to make any further comment at this time.?
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Issued by Police Media Centre.?