The 29-year-old Wanganui man who died after a motorcycle accident on Castlecliff beach was Cherokee Martin. The accident happened about 5pm on Thursday. Mr Martin was thrown from his motorcycle.
Whanganui Police said as a result of the accident he suffered serious injuries and died at the scene.
Mr Martin had been riding the motorcycle on the beach with friends about 5pm. Police believed he struck a log while riding and was thrown off.
He was not wearing a helmet at the time.
Police said the man's friends called emergency services and that paramedics attempted to revive him, but unfortunately he had died at the scene. The Serious Crash Unit has been investigating. The death has been referred to the coroner.