Driver dies in Westland crash

One person has died following a crash on State Highway 6 in Westland. 

The single vehicle crash on the Taramakau Highway, just north of Kumara Junction, was reported about 5.30am today.

The driver died at the scene, police confirmed in a statement early this afternoon.

No one else was in the vehicle. 

One lane of the highway has re-opened. 

The Serious Crash Unit is conducting a scene examination. 

- Allied Media