Driver of Fatal Crash Arrested

Police have arrested a 15 year old driver of the vehicle involved in the crash in the early hours of Saturday 7th January 2012 at the intersection of South Eastern Highway and Carbine Road in which a 22 year old male died.

Officer in Charge of the investigation Detective Senior Sergeant Sutton of the Auckland City CIB says the arrest was made after family members of the youth assisting in bringing him into the Police Station.

The youth is charged with Dangerous Driving Causing Death. He will appear in the Auckland Youth Court next week.

Mr Sutton says the investigation is on going and may take several days to be completed and more charges could be laid.

Mr Sutton continues to appeal to the drivers of a modified silver vehicle and a green coloured Toyota Corolla or similar vehicle in the vicinity of the crash to come forward. He passes on his thanks to those members of the public that have assisted with the investigation to date.

Police earlier in the day arrested a 17 year old youth for Unlawfully Getting into a Stolen Motor Vehicle and will appear in the Auckland District Court at a later date. He is presently receiving medical treatment after suffering injuries in the crash.

Any information to Operation Clyde Ph 302 6874 or Crime Stoppers.