Acting Area Commander Manawatū, Ashley Gurney, said officers spotted the Holden Captiva about 7.15pm – about five minutes before the crash with the van – on Queen St.“But when signalled to stop, the driver failed to do so. A section of the highway was closed until shortly after 11pm. Police investigating if alcohol a factor“We want to thank the first responders to what was a challenging scene, with three injured people and two extensively damaged vehicles. Police are appealing for members of the public who may have witnessed the Holden Captiva driving south through Levin prior to the crash. Anyone who has dashcam footage or any other video that may help investigators is being asked to contact police.
