NZ police release name over fatal collision, Benneydale

Police can name the man who died following an incident on State Highway 30 at Benneydale on 24 January.

He was 41-year-old Kerry William Phillips, also known as Blue.

Mr Phillips was struck by a car travelling on the highway, about 4am, and sadly died at the scene.

A Serious Crash Unit investigation is ongoing.

Our thoughts are with Mr Phillips' family and friends at this difficult time.

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