Waikato man Ethan Nathaniel Bishop dead following crash involving motorcycle and car

The motorcyclist died at the scene. Photo / File

A motorcyclist has died following a crash involving a car the Waikato region.

The crash happened around 7.30pm last night on Scown Rd.

A police statement said the motorcyclist, Otorohanga man Ethan Nathaniel Bishop, died at the scene.

The crash happened on Scown Rd, near Otorohanga. Image / Google Maps

The female driver of the car sustained minor injuries from the crash.

"Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this tragic time," the statement read.