Motorcyclist critically injured in crash with truck on Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway, on-ramp closed

The crash between two vehicles heading north on the Southwestern Motorway was reported to police at about 2.59pm. Photo / NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

A motorcyclist was critically injured after a crash involving a truck on Auckland’s Southwestern Motorway today.

Police said they are seeking witnesses to the serious two-vehicle crash on the on-ramp to the Southwestern Motorway from Cavendish Drive at about 2.59pm.

Police said a truck and motorcycle have collided heading north on the on-ramp, and the motorcyclist has been seriously injured and taken to hospital in a critical condition.

Police asked anyone with dash camera footage to come forward and assist the ongoing investigation.

SH20 CAVENDISH DR ON-RAMP - ROAD CLOSURE - 3:45PM THU 21 DEC
Due to a serious crash the northbound Cavendish Dr on-ramp is CLOSED. For more information please check the Highway Conditions Map here: https://t.co/1hFUehrRa0 ^MS pic.twitter.com/4nuhwLKDzO

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Auckland & Northland (@WakaKotahiAkNth) December 21, 2023

The Cavendish Drive on-ramp heading north towards the Waterview Tunnel was closed.

Traffic management is in place and motorists are advised to expect delays, or to avoid the area if possible.

People can call our police on the 105 phone number quoting the event number: P057148058. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.