Police can now release the name of the man who died following a collision between a car and a tree on Somerville Road, Okoroire, South Waikato.

The crash occurred around 7pm Wednesday 3 April.

He was 36-year-old James Burt, of Putaruru, South Waikato.

Police extend our condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre