The post-mortem examination of the 41 year-old man who died after being hit by a vehicle in Gooch Place, Sommerville at about 2.15 yesterday morning, has been completed. The deceased was Richard Samuels, a 41 year old mechanic from Maraetai.
Detective Senior Sergeant Albie Alexander of Counties/Manukau Police said the investigation into Mr Samuels' death is ongoing.
“The vehicle that was involved in the tragic incident has been located and seized and is undergoing a forensic examination.
“We have spoken with the driver who was arrested late yesterday on pre-existing unrelated matters that he was wanted to interview by Auckland City Police about. He is a 44 year-old Botany Downs man who will appear in the Manukau District Court tomorrow charged with three counts of obtaining by deception."
Mr Alexander again urged anyone who had information that could assist the investigation to contact Counties/Manukau Police on 09 263 2709.