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Fatal Auckland hit-and-run: Police speaking to driver

Publish Date
Sat, 19 May 2018, 6:06PM
The driver involved in an alleged hit and run incident where a teen cyclist died has come forward (Photo / Supplied)
The driver involved in an alleged hit and run incident where a teen cyclist died has come forward (Photo / Supplied)

Fatal Auckland hit-and-run: Police speaking to driver

Publish Date
Sat, 19 May 2018, 6:06PM

The driver involved in an alleged hit and run incident where a teen cyclist died has come forward.

Inspector Sunny Patel, Waitemata East Area Commander said police had spoken with the driver today and that person was helping with inquiries.

The 15-year-old boy died at the scene of the crash at the intersection of Oteha Valley Road, near the north-bound on-ramp, just before 11pm yesterday.

Police said the driver of the car left the area without stopping. That person came forward to police this afternoon.

Police have spoken with the young man's immediate next of kin.

"Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time."

This afternoon, the driver of the car that hit the cyclist has come forward and is speaking with Police.

Waitemata CIB continue to investigate the crash.

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