New Zealand Police have issued the following statement after the tragic death of Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming.
“It’s with the deepest sadness that we advise that one of our staff injured in a serious incident in Nelson has died.
“Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming tragically succumbed to injuries she sustained after her and a colleague were struck by a vehicle travelling at speed while out on foot patrol. Lyn was critically injured alongside her Nelson Bays colleague, who remains in a serious but stable condition in Nelson hospital.
“Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was a highly respected leader in the Nelson Bays team with much of her family also strongly connected to Police. Lyn had 38 years of front-line service. She was also a much-loved wife, daughter, mother and respected member of the Nelson community.
“It fills us with great sadness that in the efforts to keep the public safe on a night intended for celebration has culminated in a senseless act that has taken the life of one of our colleagues and seriously injured another.
“This is a tragic day for New Zealand Police and for Lyn’s family.”
Our deepest condolences go out to Lyn’s family during this most difficult time.”
