Motorcyclist killed on Kapiti Coast

A 26-year-old motorcyclist has been killed in a crash on a beach on the Kapiti Coast.

A beach walker found the man's body next to his motorcycle near the edge of the surf on Paekakariki Beach near Queen Elizabeth Park just after 7.10am today, Inspector Marc Clausen said.

The rider, from Paekakariki, was still wearing his helmet but it was not yet known what caused the crash.

The Serious Crash Unit was at the scene along with other investigators trying to establish what has happened, Mr Clausen said.

The man was believed to be the partner of a woman who called police to report he had not returned from a motorcycle ride last night in the same area.

"He had left his home address around 9pm to go for a ride and had not returned," Mr Clausen said.

His name would be released once his identity has been confirmed and next of kin advised.

NZME.

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