New Zealand / Transport

Man killed by rolling car named

20:11 pm on 6 August 2018

A man who died after tripping and falling underneath his own car has been named by police as Anthony Yung.

The 50-year-old dermatologist died at the scene on Friday in Tawa Street, Hamilton.

Police said it appeared Dr Yung was removing belongings from his car boot when the car rolled backwards.

He tried to stop the car, but tripped and fell underneath.

The death has been referred to a coroner.