Man found dead on Masterton Castlepoint Road in Wairarapa

3:06 pm on 7 May 2022

Police are asking anyone with information about a man found dead on a Wairarapa road to come forward.

The Masterton Castlepoint Road, in Wairarapa, has reopened after it was earlier closed after a man was found dead on the road.

State Highway 35 north of Tologa Bay has been closed

Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

Emergency services were at the scene this morning and police say initial indications suggest he was struck by a vehicle.

Police said a scene investigation is complete and enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

They were called to the scene about 4.30am and are now working to piece together the man's movements the night before he died.

Anyone with information on the case can all 105 and quote event number P050489639.