Canadian national named as Waitotara car crash victim

The woman killed after a crash in Taranaki was Canadian national Angelika Melisa Loukas. Photo / Supplied

A woman who died after a car crash in south Taranaki has been named as a Canadian national who lived locally.

Angelika Melisa Loukas, 21, died after the crash on Waitotara Valley Rd in the early hours of Sunday, October 29.

Loukas, who lived in Waitotara Valley, was in the vehicle when it lost control and careered about 100m down a steep hill.

The crash happened about 4.20am.

Loukas suffered critical injuries and was flown to Wellington Hospital about 90 minutes after the crash. She died from her injuries two days later.

A male occupant from the vehicle was also injured.

Police said investigations were continuing.

"Police extend their sympathies to her family and friends,'' police said.