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Rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers have sent their condolences to the family of a young fan killed in Whangarei early today, while queuing for tickets to their upcoming show.
The 18 year old was hit by a car about 3.25am while he was sleeping in a shopping centre car park before the outlet opened at 9am to sell tickets to the band's Auckland show next month.
The vehicle, described as possibly a dark coloured Nissan Skyline, did not stop and police are now hunting for the driver.
A band management representative said the group was shocked by the incident.
"The band's hearts and prayers are with the family at this sad time," the representative said.
The band's New Zealand and Australian tour promoter Michael Coppel also expressed his sympathy to the parents, family and friends of the young Northland fan.
Detective Shane Pilmer of Whangarei police told NZPA they were looking for a grey or gun-metal grey Nissan Skyline in relation to the incident.
Witnesses saw two people in the car, he said.
The teenager was struck as he was lying by himself in the middle of the carpark outside the Rebel Sports Complex in Port Road.
It was not known why he was sleeping away from the rest of the group waiting for the ticket outlet to open, Mr Pilmer said.
- NZPA
