18-year-old Zara Mitchell died in a crash after police abandoned a chase in Canterbury, NZ, and the driver was later sentenced for manslaughter and dangerous driving.
The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) investigated a fatal crash in Canterbury, New Zealand, that resulted in the death of 18-year-old Zara Mitchell. While police did not fully adhere to their fleeing driver policy, the IPCA concluded their actions did not cause the accident. Officers had stopped the vehicle for license violations but later abandoned the chase. The driver received a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence for manslaughter and dangerous driving.
October 23, 2024
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