Motocross rider dies after fall in race

A post mortem examination was due to be held on the body of a motocross rider who died.

Barry Clifford Senn, 40, from Pukekohe, fell off his motorcycle during racing at Tuakau, south of Auckland, on Saturday as he leapt over a hill.

He is thought to have been hit by three following riders.

Mr Senn died in hospital yesterday.

Police said it was hoped the inquiry would determine why he came off his machine.

- NZPA