He was 23-year-old Enoch Carlisle, from the Southland District.
The crash happened in the early hours of Sunday, March 22, when police signalled for a vehicle to stop in Kelvin St.
Southland area commander Inspector Mike Bowman said the driver failed to stop and then fled.
The vehicle was not pursued by police.
Mr Carlile's family said on a Givealittle page they were "suffering with the loss of a son, brother, uncle, dad, cousin".
"We understand that he may have had fallings out with people, or done some stuff in his life that people didnt like. But this isn't about him right now.
"This is for the family that have to say goodbye to him, and make our lives a little easier in this hard time."
Police said in a statement today they continued to investigate the crash.
Anyone who witnessed the crash, or have CCTV in the vicinity of Wellesley Avenue, Avenal Street or Kelvin Street, was asked to get in touch with police.
Reports could be made online on 105.
Click ‘Make a report’ and use the reference number 260322/6911.
- Allied Media
