Police have named the man who died after a crash on Kawhia Rd in Ōpārau on March 30 as Brian Leslie Withers, aged 64, of Ōtorohanga.

They are investigating the circumstances of the crash, which was reported to emergency services about 8.45pm that Sunday.

At the time, police said the sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.

The Serious Crash Unit examined the scene.

Withers’ death has been referred to the coroner.

Police said their thoughts were with Withers’ family and friends at this difficult time.