Photo: NZ HeraldThe “devastated” parents of a teenager killed after a car crashed into a home as it fled from police have posted tributes to their “beautiful girl”. An 18-year-old man has now been charged with dangerous driving causing death and is due to appear over the crash after police were called to a report of illegal street racing activity in Fernside, North Canterbury just before 4.45am. Canterbury rural area commander Inspector Peter Cooper earlier said police were called to a report of illegal street racing activity in Fernside, North Canterbury just before 4.45am. Police had been investigating illegal street racing in Fernside before the car fled the scene and crashed in Rangiora. Photo: NZ Herald“This is the result of illegal street racing at night.”The owner of the home, Barry, told the Herald he woke up after hearing a crash and breaking glass.

Source: New Zealand Herald September 17, 2023 10:58 UTC