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Police Release Name Following Henderson Fatality
Police are releasing the name of the man who died in a hit and run incident in Henderson at the weekend.
Dion Raymond Kainamu, 58, sadly died after being critically injured on Tango Place, Henderson, in the early hours of 16 November.
Police extend our sympathies to Mr Kainamu’s family for their loss at this very difficult time.
It’s alleged a vehicle struck Mr Kainamu and left the scene.
Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Bunting, of Waitematā West CIB, says a woman was arrested at 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 says.
“We are not seeking anyone else in connection with this matter.”
A post-mortem was carried out on Monday, and our investigation is continuing into the series of events that led to Mr Kainamu’s death.
Police thank members of the public for their assistance with enquiries to date.
The woman appeared in the Waitākere District Court on Monday and is scheduled to reappear on 18 December.
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