Please attribute to Superintendent Andy McGregor, Bay of Plenty District Commander
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One person has been charged following the fatal fleeing driver incident early this morning in Rotokawa, near Taupō.?
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A 28-year-old man is due to appear in Taupō District Court today on a charge of dangerous driving causing death.?
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The passenger of the vehicle, a 45-year-old man, died at the scene.?
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Police extend our condolences to the family of the man who died.?
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We will continue to provide support to our staff following this incident.?
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The Serious Crash Unit has been conducting a scene examination and that work will assist the Police investigation, which is now underway.?
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The Independent Police Conduct Authority has been notified.
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Issued by Police Media Centre?
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