The death of a Rotorua man, who died after being hit by a truck on Tarawera Rd, has been referred to the Coroner.
Police were called to the crash - between Tokorangi Pa Rd and Okareka Loop Rd - about 11.10am yesterday.
Rotorua area prevention manager Inspector Stuart Nightingale said the 30-year-old man suffered fatal injuries at the scene.
The road was reopened just before 3pm.
He said the Serious Crash Unit attended and the death had now been referred to the Coroner.
