Police can now name the person who died in a single vehicle crash on SH36 last night.
He was 46-year-old Morris Percy Te Wata Poata of Tauranga.
Police extend their sympathies to the family and friends of Mr Poata
Before the motorcycle crashed, Mr Poata overtook a small family sedan travelling on SH36 towards the Lakes subdivision.
Police would like to speak to the driver of this small family sedan-type car that was following the motorcycle shortly before it crashed.
Police are keen to speak to these witnesses to establish how the crash occurred.
Please contact the Tauranga Police station on (07) 577 4300.
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Issued by Police Media Centre