The taxi driver - believed to be on his way to pick up passengers - was killed when a speeding black Mercedes allegedly ran a red light. The Mercedes driver and a passenger then allegedly fled the scene and were found only with the help of members of the public, police and the Eagle helicopter. Speaking outside Auckland central police station, Detective Inspector Scott Beard said the driver would appear in Auckland District Court on Wednesday. The taxi driver was a 29-year-old man. Early indications were that the Mercedes had run a red light and ploughed into the innocent taxi driver.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 22, 2017 18:56 UTC