Manawatü Police can now release the name of the teenager who died in a single vehicle crash on Hurst Road, Sanson, overnight.
He was Jayden Parkinson, aged 17, of Sanson.
The Serious Crash Unit is continuing to investigate the crash and part of this will include determining the timeframe of the crash.
The death has now been referred to the Coroner.
Police has no further comment to make.
Media enquiries should be referred to Communications Manager Sara Stavropoulos on 027 702 0850.