The 20-year-old student who was killed when his car and a truck collided on State Highway 2 in Kerepehi on Friday morning has been named.
Dilbag Singh Sekhon, 20, was from India but had been living in Katikati, said police district Maori responsiveness manager Inspector Frank Grant.
"He had been here about 12 months and may have felt comfortable driving on our roads," Mr Grant said.
"Conditions at the time were dry but overcast and as we know all roads demand the respect of all road users, regardless of nationality."
Mr Sekhon's vehicle appeared to have crossed the centreline before it collided with an oncoming truck and trailer unit between Ngatea and Paeroa, Mr Grant said.
