Reports are coming in about a driver fleeing the scene after crashing into a lamp post.
A police spokesperson says "police were advised at 12.50pm that a car had collided with a lamp post at the intersection of Taipari Street and Te Mutu Crescent.
"The driver drove away immediately following the crash and Police will be making enquiries with the registered owner.
"It looks like the lamp post was knocked down and is blocking a driveway.
"The Council has been notified of that and should be arranging for its removal."
At the scene?
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7 comments
Hmmm
Posted on 25-03-2024 18:21 | By Let's get real
Maybe "fight or flight"... Not everyone reacts in the same way in highly stressful situations and some can't remember the incident even when totally sober.
Yes... but!
Posted on 26-03-2024 13:48 | By Justin T.
It's more likely in today's environment, no license, driving while disqualified, on the phone, on a learners with others not allowed in the car, unregistered car, uninsured car, unwarranted car, stolen car, on drugs, or tanked.
@Justin T.
Posted on 27-03-2024 14:09 | By morepork
I think you nailed it. But what can we DO about it?
@Let's Get Real
Posted on 27-03-2024 14:12 | By morepork
You make a fair point. Could I ask you to reconsider using "Hmmm" for EVERY post? I know it indicates you are "thinking", but it makes online search a nightmare. I use it myself very occasionally. (Only when I have no conclusion over an issue.)
@morepork
Posted on 27-03-2024 16:58 | By Justin T.
Here's a novel idea, let's get tough on the offenders. How's about we throw leniency out of the court, make the offender actually pay and if they can't, put them to hard labour!
@Justin T (response to @Morepork)
Posted on 28-03-2024 13:38 | By morepork
I don't disagree about stiffer penalties. But even having a death penalty did not stop crime. The problem is in the minds of offenders and, until we can change their minds, crime will always be with us. I liked your idea about hard labour if they can't pay, but that does kind of punish the poor and empower the wealthy. Maybe genuine "community service" (where they actually help people in the community) might be a possibility. You probably won't agree, but I see rehabilitation (changing their minds) as more important than punishment. Meantime, stiffer penalties probably could help.
repeat offender?
Posted on 29-03-2024 10:39 | By hexsayer
this happened again lastnight 28/03/24 at like 12:30-1:00am down Hartford in Papamoa
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