Police can now confirm the name of the man who sadly died following a crash on State Highway 1, Kauri on 3 August.
He was Ritchie Tasman Vallender, 20, of Kawakawa.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.
Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing, however Police are renewing their appeal for video footage and information.
"Police would still like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who might have dashcam footage," Detective Senior Sergent Shane Pilmer, Northland CIB says.
"We are aware there were a number of vehicles in the area at the time who were not involved in the crash.
"Of these vehicles a number have stopped after the crash and then left."
Police would like to speak with anyone who was travelling on State Highway 1 between Springs Flat Roadhouse and Fonterra Kauri between 8-8.30pm on Monday 3 August, who saw two vehicles travelling at speed in a northerly direction.
Information can be provided online at 105.police.govt.nz, or by calling 105.
Footage can be anonymously uploaded here: https://gus.nc3.govt.nz/
Please use the reference number 260803/7827.
People can also provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 0800 555 111.
