Man killed in Far North crash named

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The man who died after the car he was driving left the road and struck a power pole in the Far North overnight has been named.

He was Brent Maurice O'Connor, 40, of Kaitaia.

Police said it appeared Mr O'Connor had lost control on a corner on State Highway 10 near Kaingaroa, 15km north-east of Kaitaia, about 2.20am.

The police serious crash unit is investigating.

- NZPA