A motorcyclist who was killed in a road crash at Foxton early this morning has been named as William David Fletcher, aged 50, from Rangiotu (between Foxton and Palmerston North).
Mr Fletcher was riding his Yamaha motorbike south on SH1 at approximately 4.45am when it was in collision with a Toyota car travelling north.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any information relevant to this investigation is asked to contact Levin CIB on 06 366 0500.
Media enquiries should be referred to Communications Manager Kim Perks on 027 234 8256.