An investigation has begun after a motorcyclist was seriously injured after crashing in Invercargill.
Acting Inspector Mel Robertson, Southland Area Prevention Manager, said in a statement today officers saw the man riding without a helmet in Pomona St, Strathern, about 7.15am yesterday and signalled him to stop.
"The motorcyclist initially complied, coming to a stop on the side of the road. However, when the police car pulled in behind it, he rode away at speed.
"He then appears to have lost control and crashed a short distance away."
Acting Insp Robertson said the officer had not pursued the motorcyclist, remaining parked in the car where they had pulled over for the traffic stop.
The motorcyclist was seriously injured and transported to hospital, where he remained in a stable condition.
- Allied Media
