The driver of a light truck who died in a three-vehicle collision on State Highway 2 in Tauranga yesterday has been named by police.
He was Santhosh Kumar Cherukuri, 27, of Lynfield, Auckland.
Police said Mr Cherukuri was travelling towards Katikati on SH2 at Pahoia when he crossed the centre line into the path of an approaching truck and trailer unit about 7.30pm.
Police said preliminary indications were that distraction or fatigue may have been contributing factors in the crash.
A car towing a trailer also collided with the Isuzu light truck.
