Police name man killed in car crash

Police have named a 22-year-old man killed when his car crashed into a tree in Palmerston North last night.

He was Jesse Whakarau, of Palmerston North.

The crash happened on Kaimanawa Street in suburban Kelvin Grove about 8.15pm.

The 22-year-old front seat passenger suffered minor injuries but discharged himself from Palmerston North Hospital last night.

An investigation into the cause had begun, police spokeswoman Kim Perks said.

- NZPA