Marlborough crash victim named

Police have named the man killed when his van rolled in Marlborough yesterday.

Palemia Tasi, 60, of Blenheim, crashed shortly before 3pm on Renwick Rd, 6km southwest of Blenheim.

Police said it appeared Mr Tasi not been wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from the vehicle when he over-corrected after crossing the centre line on a bend.

- NZPA