Man found dead beside car

A man has been found dead beside a car on a hill road north of Porirua.

The 30-year-old was discovered by a member of the public next to a damaged white Toyota Corolla on the Paekakariki Hill Rd around 7.30am today, police said.

The car was located around 200m south of the summit of the hill road in a difficult position on the road side, police said. Both police and the Fire Service are attempting to remove the vehicle, but said its position was causing some difficulty. The car was being anchored by a Fire Service appliance.

The recovery of both the body and vehicle, and a scene examination of the surrounding area, will take place today, but "may take some time", police said. Motorists were warned the road would be closed until further notice.

Police and Victim Support were working to advise and support the man's family. His name would not be released until his next of kin had been informed, police said.

By NZME. News Service

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