Steven Haskill, 45, named after motorcycle crash on State Highway 35

Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle crash shortly before 8.30pm on Friday, December 19.

Police have released the name of the man who died after a motorcycle crash on State Highway 35 in the Bay of Plenty.

He was 45‑year‑old Steven Haskell.

The crash near Ōpōtiki was reported to police at 8.25pm on Friday, December 19.

At the time, police said a “motorcyclist was critically injured in the crash and tragically passed away a short time later”.

In a statement today, police extended their condolences, saying their thoughts were with Haskell’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.

The circumstances of the crash are being investigated.