Location:

Bay of Plenty

A cyclist has died after a crash on Te Puke Highway yesterday, Tuesday 9 April.

Emergency services were called to the crash, between a car and a cyclist, around 4:50am yesterday.

The 66-year-old cyclist was taken to hospital at the time but sadly died last night.

Police offer their sympathies to his friends and family at this difficult time.

The investigation into the crash is continuing.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Team