Police can now release the name of the man who died following a collision on South Road, Oakura, Taranaki yesterday afternoon.
A car and a tractor collided at approximately 4:20pm and the driver of the tractor died at the scene.
He was a 70-year-old local man, Robin Coutanche.
Witnesses have been spoken to, but Police would like any further witnesses to contact New Plymouth Police on 06 759 5500.
The Serious Crash Unit are continuing to investigate the incident.
Police's thoughts are with the man's family at this time.
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