Napier Taupo road was the scene of a fatal crash.
A teenager who died when his motorbike crashed on the Napier-Taupo road on Saturday afternoon has been identified as Cameron Pirie, of Wellington.
Mr Pirie, 19, was one of three Wellington motorcyclists on a round trip from Wellington through Hawke's Bay and Taupo and back to Wellington when the crash
happened 1km east of the Te Haroto Summit, about 3.30pm on Saturday.
Hawke's Bay police officer Senior Constable Tim Rowe was about to leave for a major crash on the Napier-Wairoa road when he was redirected to the Te Haroto scene.
Mr Rowe said the two others were just in front of their fellow rider when the tragedy happened as Mr Pirie's red Yamaha XJ600 crashed through an Armco roadside barrier on a right-hand downhill bend with a 65km/h advisory sign.
They were able to rush to help their friend but, despite first aid, the young rider died at the scene.
