Motorcyclist killed in overnight crash in Dairy Flat, Auckland

Police received a report of a motorbike crash on Wilks Rd, in Auckland's Dairy Flat, about 9.30pm yesterday. Image / Google

A motorcyclist has died in a crash in Auckland’s Dairy Flat last night.

Emergency services were called to the area about 9.30pm after reports of a motorbike crash on Wilks Rd.

“Emergency services quickly responded, but the rider died at the scene,” police said in a statement.

Police said that earlier an officer in the area spotted a motorbike travelling at what was described to be excess speed along Wilks Rd.

“The police unit turned around to conduct a traffic stop, but was unable to locate the motorist.

“A short time later, police were notified of a motorbike crash on Wilks Rd.”

Inquiries into the full circumstances of the crash are now under way.