The driver of a ute was killed in an early-morning crash near Milburn yesterday.
The crash, between a truck hauling whey and a ute, was reported to police at 6.15am.
Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond, of Dunedin, said the 20-year-old driver of the ute crossed the centre line just moments before the crash.
The driver of the milk tanker tried to take evasive action but was unable to avoid the collision, Snr Sgt Bond said.
Police said the driver of the ute, who was from the Clutha area, died at the scene and the serious crash unit was investigating.