Motorcyclist killed in Hamilton named

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A motorcyclist killed in a collision in Hamilton on Friday night has been named by police as local man Wayde Anthony Thomas.

Police said two motorcycles collided on Friday night in Temple View, killing 34-year-old Mr Thomas.

"The rider of the second motorcycle suffered serious to critical injuries in the crash and is currently being treated in Waikato Hospital," Inspector Dana McDonald said.

"It is too early to say what, if any, part speed or alcohol may have played in the crash but we can confirm neither rider was wearing a crash helmet or other safety gear when the crash occurred."