Driver killed in North Otago crash

One person is dead after their vehicle crashed into a bridge in North Otago early today.

The crash happened about 4.20am on State Highway 83, on the Otematata-Kurow Road, 95km north west of Oamaru, Senior Sergeant Anton Tenhove or southern police communications told NZPA.

The driver was the sole person in the vehicle.

There was no indication that poor weather was a factor in the crash, Mr Tenhove said.

- NZPA