Teen charged over crash that left four injured

Police have charged a male teenager following a serious crash in east Auckland that left two vehicles heavily damaged and four people injured.

As the Times recently reported, emergency services were called to the scene of a crash in Hutchinsons Road, Bucklands Beach, on February 11.

At least three police cars, six police officers, and two Hato Hone St John ambulances were present at about 10.45am.

Police officers were seen taking statements from witnesses.

The vehicles involved were a Lexus IS350 and a Nissan Skyline.

The Nissan Skyline ended up partially on the front lawn of a house.

The Lexus sustained heavy damage to its rear and was parked on the right-hand side of the road with its driver’s side to the kerb.

The Nissan Skyline sustained heavy damage to both sides.

Its windscreen was smashed and its right front tyre had come off and was lying nearby.

The Nissan appeared to have smashed through a white timber fence in front of a house and come to a stop partially on the front lawn under a large tree.

Several young people were near the Lexus and appeared to be upset.

At the time a spokesperson for Hato Hone St John said its staff were notified of a motor vehicle incident at 10.31am on February 11 on Hutchinsons Road.

“Four ambulances, one rapid response vehicle and one operations manager attended.

“Four patients, two in a serious condition and two in a moderate condition, were transported to Middlemore Hospital.

“One patient, in a minor condition, was assessed and treated at the scene.”

A police spokesperson said at the that time that a vehicle had collided with a parked car on the road at about 10.30am.

“Four occupants of the vehicle suffered injuries. Police will make enquiries into how the crash occurred.”

Police provided an update to the Times recently, saying they’ve charged an 18-year-old man with dangerous driving in relation to the incident.

“He has appeared in the Manukau District Court and will reappear on April 2.”