Source: New Zealand Police
Police can confirm the name of the man who died following a crash in Waipaoa on 20 March, and are appealing for information from the public.
The man was 75-year-old Owen Rutherford Lloyd, from Whatatutu.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.
Police are now appealing to the public for any information in relation to the crash that may assist our investigation.
We would also like to speak with anyone who may have CCTV, or dashcam footage from the Matawai Road area between 6am and 7am on 20 March.
A 29-year-old man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death, and is due to appear in Gisborne District Court today.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
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