Police can now release the name of the man who died as a result of a crash between a car and a truck near Makikihi, South Canterbury on Friday.
He was 29-year-old Todd Samuel Kevin Melhop of Mosgiel.
Police's sympathies are with Mr Melhop's friends and family at this difficult time.
The Serious Crash Unit continue to investigate the crash.
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Issued by Police Media Centre