Saturday December 8, 07:18 AM
Motorcyclist crashes after police pursuit
A motorcyclist crashed after outspeeding two police patrols in Canterbury last night and was taken to hospital.
Inspector John Doherty, of the police southern communication centre, said police saw the motorcyclist travelling at high speed on the Old West Coast Road at about 8.30pm.
"They initiated a pursuit but lost sight of the vehicle. A short time later the motorcyclist has driven past another patrol, still travel ling at high speed," he said.
"The patrol has turned to pursue the vehicle but it was some distance ahead. A short time later the motor cyclist has lost control at the intersection of the Old West Coast Rd and State Highway 73 and crashed."
He said police did not witness the crash but came across it a short time later.
The male rider was taken to hospital, with injuries not believed to be life threatening.
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