A man found dead this morning on a West Auckland road was hit by a car while skateboarding, according to reports. Police said the man was found unconscious on the side of Rua Rd in New Lynn just after midnight. Despite receiving first aid, the man died. Police are appealing for sightings of a man on a skateboard in the area. • If you saw a man on a skateboard near Rua Rd, New Lynn between 11pm and 12am, please phone Waitakere Police on 09 837 9511 or anonymous tip line Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 14, 2017 22:11 UTC