Driver dies after falling from Auckland flyover following crash
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The driver of a car which crashed on Auckland's Southern Motorway early this morning died after falling from the Newmarket flyover after the crash.
Police are now investigating the man's death after the incident in the early hours of this morning.
Superintendent Zane Hooper said the car was first seen driving at speed on the Southern Motorway near Greenlane just before 1am.
Police followed the car, with camera operators also monitoring the vehicle's movements.
The speeding vehicle hit the centre barrier on the Newmarket flyover, before crashing into the left side barrier.
The police unit following the crashed car passed the vehicle as it been obscured by a passing truck, and by the time it got back to the scene, the driver had got out of the car.
A camera operator then saw the man climb over the motorway barrier, where he either fell or dropped to the ground below the overbridge.
Police patrols provided first aid, but the man died at the scene.
"This is a tragic event for all those attending staff and welfare has been put in place for our people," said Hooper.
Police have contacted the family of the dead man, and the IPCA has also been contacted.
Hopper said the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene this morning and a critical incident investigation has begun.
"As part of that investigation, a post-mortem will be carried out with formal identification procedures to be completed."
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