A fatal collision between a car and a cyclist in Auckland is being investigated by the Auckland police crime squad after the driver fled the scene.
Emergency services were called to Queen St in the CBD at 2:30am on Sunday. A silver Honda Logo had crashed into a cyclist opposite Myers Park.
The cyclist, believed to be a man in his 50s, was transported to Auckland Hospital but later died of his injuries.
His identity is yet to be confirmed.
The driver fled. Police say they have arrested a man, who allegedly failed a breath-test.
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Anyone with information is urged to call police on (09) 3026557 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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