Police name Dion Kainamu as man killed in Henderson alleged hit-and-run

Police have released the name of the man who died in a West Auckland alleged hit-and-run in the early hours of Sunday morning.

He was 58-year-old Dion Raymond Kainamu.

“Police extend our sympathies to Mr Kainamu’s family for their loss at this very difficult time.”

A woman has been arrested in relation to his death.

Emergency services were called to the intersection of Tango Pl and Larnoch Rd in Henderson about 2.50am after a person was located injured on the road.

Kainamu died at the scene, despite the best efforts of emergency services.

Police have arrested a woman in relation to a fatal hit-and-run in Hersonson over the weekend. Photo / NZME

Waitematā West CIB Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting said a woman was arrested at a West Auckland address on Sunday afternoon.

“A 47-year-old Henderson woman is currently facing charges of failing to stop or ascertain injury, as well as two counts of driving while disqualified,” he said.

“We are not seeking anyone else in connection with this matter.”

An autopsy was done on Monday, a police spokesperson said.

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

On the day of the incident, a team of detectives, the specialist search group, a forensic photographer and the Serious Crash Unit arrived at the scene along with frontline officers, as investigations took place.

The arrested woman appeared in the Waitākere District Court on Monday and was scheduled to reappear on December 18.