Whakamarama crash victim to be named today

The scene of the crash in Plummers Point Rd on Wednesday. Photo/Ruth Keber

Police are expected to release the name of a local man killed after a collision between a car and a light truck in Whakamarama on Wednesday.

The crash happened in Plummers Point Rd near Bruntwood Drive about 5.15pm as the car involved was heading towards State Highway 2.

The front-seat passenger died at the scene, but the driver and rear-seat passenger are being treated in Tauranga Hospital for moderate injuries.

Read about how the crash happened here