Rider in 50s found dead next to motorbike on shared driveway in Taupaki, West Auckland

A man has been found dead next to his motorbike on a shared driveway on Nixon Rd, Taupaki. Photo / Google Maps

A man has been found dead near his motorbike on a shared driveway in rural West Auckland.

Police say they attended the “sudden death” on Nixon Rd, Taupaki, around 9pm.

Waitematā Detective Senior Sergeant Megan Goldie said the man had been riding the motorcycle before police found him dead next to the bike.

St John was notified of the incident at 9pm and sent two ambulances and two rapid response vehicles to the scene.

Police said while there were no suspicious circumstances, further inquiries were necessary to establish how the man died and whether he was involved in a crash.

A post-mortem examination is to be carried out.

“Our thoughts are with the man’s family at this time,” said Goldie.