Man named after fatal Gisborne crash

A 49-year-old man who died in a car crash near Gisborne on Thursday has today been named as Raymond Edward George Wharehinga.

Mr Wharehinga was the driver and sole occupant of a car that crossed the centre line at Te Arai Bridge in Manutuke, about 15km from central Gisborne, and crashed into a concrete abutment about 10.40pm on Thursday.

He died at the scene.

Police were still investigating the crash but fatigue was thought to be a factor.

It appeared Mr Wharehinga was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

The matter has been referred to the coroner.

- NZPA