Police can now release the name of the woman who died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 6/Lumsden-Dipton Highway in Josephville on Tuesday 3 November.

She was Kararaina (Kara) Aroha Toimata, 30, from Balfour, Southland.

Police extend our deepest condolences to Kara's loved ones during this difficult time.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing, and Police are appealing to the public for information.

We are asking for anyone who may have seen a white Toyota Hilux double cab, flat deck Ute travelling north on State Highway 6 at approximately 1pm on Tuesday 3 November, to please get in touch.

The Ute had a large silver toolbox on the back, and may have been stopped at the roadworks traffic light, just south of the Josephville hill, with other motorists, not long before 1pm.

Anyone with information can contact 105, either online or over the phone, referencing file number 261103/5423.

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