A cyclist has died at the scene of a crash tonight in Matamata.
The cyclist and a car collided on State Highway 27 around 6.40pm.
A rescue helicopter was dispatched to the scene after it was initially reported by police the cyclist was in a critical condition.
However, police confirmed around 8.40pm the cyclist had died at the scene.
![SH27 has been closed following the crash. Photo / NZTA](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/KSFFNY4GTGK7TLFZPNZYMQH6R4.jpg?auth=70018dbee9349f006f05c6562862fdfbca3b5da51b7e4d656c1f7805c4a68353&width=16&height=12&quality=70&smart=true)