Whetu Taylor named as motorcyclist who died in Invercargill crash

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Police have released the name of the motorcyclist who died after a crash in Invercargill last night.

Detective Inspector Stu Harvey said Whetu Taylor, 41, from Invercargill, died following the crash on Clyde St.

Police earlier said the motorcyclist collided with a truck about 9.30pm near Crinan St.

The rider died at the scene.

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