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Police say a man has been charged after a person died and another is in a critical condition following a crash in Auckland overnight.
At about 1am in Roscommon Road in Manurewa, officers spotted a Mitsubishi vehicle being chased by an Isuzu and signalled for the Isuzu to stop after becoming concerned.
The Mitsubishi had pulled out of Sharland Road closely followed by the Isuzu.
Moments after lights and sirens were activated, the Isuzu hit the Mitsubishi, causing the vehicle to leave the road and collide with a tree.
Officers immediately rendered first aid, however the passenger of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was taken to hospital and remains in critical condition.
The driver of the Isuzu was arrested and taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The 56-year-old man has been charged with driving dangerously causing death, dangerous driving causing injury and driving while forbidden.
He is due to appear in Manukau District Court on Friday.
Police said both parties in the vehicles knew each other.
They said several investigations were underway, including a critical incident investigation.
Officers would also offer support to those affected and their families, as well as the staff who were involved.
Police were also seeking information from witnesses who may have been in the area at the time, or prior to the incident.
Information could be shared online now or by calling 105, using reference number 250627/8090.
