They came to the attention of police on patrol when they were clocked by their radar going 161kmh. They were going too fast, and crashed straight through a fence and into a paddock, Sgt Lee said. The driver only held a learners licence, Sgt Lee said. The 93-year-old was attempting to conduct a U-turn when midway through he shot forward and smashed right into an unoccupied parked car, Sgt Lee said. Sgt Lee said inquiries were ongoing to locate the man, police were reviewing the ample CCTV footage in the area.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 09, 2026 12:09 UTC