Man found on road in Māngere, Auckland with critical injuries

Police say the man was found on Bader Drive just before 6pm on Tuesday night. Photo / File

A man found lying in the road in the Auckland suburb of Māngere had suffered critical injuries and had fallen from a moving car, police say.

The man was found on Bader Drive just before 6pm on Tuesday night, police said.

“Around this time, the man has reportedly fallen out of a vehicle travelling at low speed. This vehicle left the scene before police were contacted.”

The intersection of Bader Drive and Elmdon St was cordoned off on Tuesday night, with the Serious Crash Unit examining the scene.

The man was taken to Auckland City Hospital, where he remained last night in a critical but stable condition.

Police are looking into what has occurred, including speaking to witnesses.

Anyone who saw what happened or knows anything about the vehicle involved is asked to contact police on 105, quoting the file number 240813/5995, or call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.