A motorcyclist has died after crashing on North Parade, Richmond last night.

Emergency services were alerted to a motorcycle that crashed into a fence at around 9:20pm. 

The road was closed overnight.

Motorists reported seeing a motorcyclist speeding excessively, around the same time, on North Avon Road heading towards North Parade.

However, police have not said if speed was a factor.

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.