Home / New ZealandMotorcyclist who died in Motueka crash namedNZ Herald10 Oct, 2017 02:27 AMQuick ReadSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditThe police have released the name of the motorcyclist who died in Motueka yesterday.He was 19-year-old Thomas Andrew Armit of Motueka.Police have extended their sympathies to Mr Armit's family at this tragic time. Emergency services were called around 5:50am when a car and motorcycle collided at the intersection of Thorp St and Glenaven Drive. Police inquiries are continuing in relation to the crash.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.The death follows one of the grimmest periods on New Zealand roads, claiming the lives of nine people and bringing the road toll to 292 for 2017. This is up 41 people on the same time last year.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditLatest from New ZealandNew Zealand|UpdatedWatch: Video shows David Seymour speeding, undertaking on Auckland motorwayPolitics‘A beacon of hope’: Māori Queen lauded for first public address since taking roleCrimeJulia DeLuney sentenced for murder of mother Helen GregoryWatchSponsoredNZ’s convenience icon turns 35AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.