One killed in Napier crash

The scene at the crash site. Photo / NZPA

A man has died after his car left State Highway 2 near Napier and crashed into a tree today.

The middle-aged man, who was driving south, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The crash occurred between Napier and Awatoto about 11.40am, when the car hit the tree. The man died shortly afterwards, police said.

- NZPA