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A 54-year-old woman has died as a result of injuries sustained in a crash involving a police car. ACT Policing said the police vehicle had been responding to a priority one incident, which it said was a potentially life threatening situation, when the crash happened at the intersection of Baldwin Drive and Maribyrnong Avenue, Kaleen, about 8pm on May 4. "The officer involved provided first aid to the woman until the ACT Ambulance Service arrived. She was treated at the scene and then conveyed to hospital. The police officer also sustained minor injuries which required further treatment," police said in a statement. ACT Policing said that as a matter of procedure, the officer involved had had his AFP driving permit suspended until an investigation was complete. Chief Police Officer for the ACT Justine Saunders said on Monday the woman had died as a result of her injuries. "I offer my deepest condolences to her family and friends," Assistant Commissioner Saunders said. "The collision has and will continue to be treated as a critical incident. This is a complex investigation involving the Collision Investigation and Reconstruction Team, Australian Federal Police Professional Standards and the ACT Coroner and as such no further comment can be made at this time." Police ask anyone who saw the crash or who might have dash-cam footage to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 6262606.