UPDATE: Fatal fleeing driver incident, Northland

Police can now name the man who died following a fleeing driver incident near Kaitaia yesterday.

He was 24-year-old Justin Ricky-Lee Murray, 24, of Te Kao.

Police extends its condolences to his whanau and friends.

The driver and a passenger remain in hospital in Auckland. Both are in a serious but stable condition.

Another two passengers have been released from hospital.

The Police investigation is continuing.

The Independent Police Conduct Authority has been notified.

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