Crews were now helping police control traffic. Photo / File
The holiday road toll is now at 14 after a man was killed in a single-car crash on SH12 at Aranga, about 30km north of Dargaville.
The man died at the scene, police said.
Northern fire service communication shift manager Scott Osmond said the fire fighters were called to the scene about 5.35pm. Crews were now helping police control traffic.
The Serious Crash Unit was investigating and the road was closed, police said.
The death brings Northland's 2016 road toll to 27. Last year's regional toll was 22.
Meanwhile, Hawke's Bay police are investigating a hit and run which occurred in the Napier suburb of Onekawa this morning.
Police have appealed for anyone who has information about the incident to contact them and also have urged the driver of the vehicle involved to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to call Hawke's Bay Police on 06 06 7310700.
Information can also be shared anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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