Police can now release the name of the man who died in Wanaka on 5 January.
He was 85-year-old David Simmers of Wanaka.
Emergency services were called to a report of a man trapped under his vehicle.
Sadly, despite efforts from emergency responders, he was unable to be revived.
Police offer their condolences to David's family and friends.
The death has been referred to the Coroner.
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