Man dies after incident in Auckland on Sunday

Police can confirm that a man has died following an incident in central Auckland last weekend.

The incident occurred at 2.35am on Sunday 24 April, near the intersection of Customs Street East and Commerce Street, and involved a vehicle and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian suffered critical injuries as a result. The vehicle involved left the scene following the incident but was later located by Police.

Sadly the pedestrian died in Auckland City Hospital yesterday. Our thoughts are with the man's family at this difficult time.

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Anyone with information, or who may have witnessed the incident, and can assist Police is asked to contact 105 quoting the file number 220424/0296.

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