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Police have been calling for witnesses after the man was found dead on State Highway 1 on Brynderwyn Hill. (File photo)
The heartbroken family of a man found dead on a Northland highway suggest he was the victim of a hit-and-run.
Damon Clark died in an incident on State Highway 1 on Brynderwyn Hill, south of Waipu, on Friday night.
Police have been calling for witnesses since Saturday morning, when they were alerted that a man’s body had been found on a section of the highway between Waipu Gorge Rd and SH12.
Indications showed he was likely struck by a vehicle, police said in a statement.
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Family members of Clark posted on social media that he was tragically killed in the incident, which they described as a hit-and-run.
Police declined an interview with Stuff on Monday but said the investigation remains ongoing.
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Police are calling for witnesses to an incident on State Highway 1 on Friday night, particularly in the area of Brynderwyn Summit and Artillery Rd, pictured. (File photo)
Police earlier said they wanted any witnesses to an incident on the road to come forward.
They were particularly interested in speaking with anyone who was in the area of Brynderwyn Summit and Artillery Rd, between 7pm and 10pm on Friday.
Police are also asking anyone with dashcam footage that might be of use to contact them.
People are asked to call 105 and quote event number P051784129 if they think they can help.
