Taupō: Police name man who died in SH1 Motutere crash

The circumstances of the crash are being investigated. Photo / NZME

Police have named the man who died in a crash on State Highway 1 in Motutere on Christmas Eve.

He was 24-year-old Shaquille Dempsey of Turangi.

Five others were injured in the two-car crash south of Taupō that happened at about 7.15pm on December 24.

St John said six people were treated. They transported four patients to various destinations.

Two were in a moderate condition. Two suffered minor injuries and one was seriously injured.

"Police's thoughts are with his family and friends at this time," a police spokesperson said.

The circumstances of the crash were being investigated.