Police acknowledge the findings of the IPCA report released today in relation to the tragic death of three people following a fatal crash in Nelson in March 2018.
One of the vehicles involved in the crash had been fleeing from Police.
The IPCA found the decision by the Police staff involved in taking action to stop the fleeing vehicle was reasonable and the resulting pursuit was justified.
"The outcome of the crash and the death of three people including an innocent road user was a tragedy," said Tasman District Commander Superintendent Mike Johnson.
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