A motorcyclist who was airlifted to Dunedin Hospital in critical condition allegedly fled police before crashing near Gore. Earlier in the evening police received a driving complaint regarding the motorcyclist, who was identified by officers in Mataura who activated lights. The serious crash unit had been advised and investigations into the circumstances of the crash were ongoing, the spokeswoman said. Gore Police were appealing for information in relation to a black Harley Davidson motorcycle travelling at speed in Gore. Police understood the rider travelled from Mataura to Gore between 5.30pm and 6.00pm and around East Gore between 6.00pm and 6.15pm.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 13, 2022 06:08 UTC