Police are investigating a hit-and-run which killed a 19-year-old cyclist overnight in Ōkaihau, Far North.
Detective Senior Sergeant Kevan Verry, of the Northland Criminal Investigation Branch, said police were contacted by Settlers Way residents about 10.15pm last night.
“We believe the collision between a cyclist and vehicle has occurred between 10pm and 10.15pm on that road,” he said.
“Tragically, it has resulted in a 19-year-old dying from his injuries at the scene.”
A traffic crash analyst had examined the scene and detectives were investigating, Verry said.