An elderly cyclist has died after a car crash in Taupo yesterday.
Taupo police said Nevill Palmer, 93, died after the crash which happened about 4.20pm yesterday on Tamamutu St.
Both the car and the cyclist were travelling east on Tamamutu St.
Police said initial investigations indicated the cyclist has made to turn right and crossed the path of the car.
"The cyclist an elderly male who resided in Taupo, sustained serious head and leg injuries resulting in him being taken to Taupo Hospital where he died later that afternoon."
