Police have identified the man who died in a fatal crash involving three vehicles. File photo
Police have identified the man who died in a fatal crash involving three vehicles near Christchurch on Thursday.
He was 60-year-old Anthony Newton from Ashburton, Canterbury Police said.
The death has been referred to the coroner.
Senior Sergeant Peter Stills said Mr Newton was driving northbound on State Highway 1 when his car crossed the centre line at Norwood.
His vehicle collided with a trailer being towed in the opposite direction, before colliding with a second southbound vehicle.
The driver of the second vehicle, a man in his 40s, was taken to Christchurch Hospital where he was treated for chest injuries, Mr Stills said.
State Highway 1 was closed to traffic with Canterbury's serious crash unit completed a scene examination.
"We would like to thank the public for their patience while diversions were in place after the crash," Mr Stills said.
Investigations were ongoing.
The incident was reported about 7.30pm.