Police are appealing for information following a fatal three-vehicle crash just outside Opotiki, last weekend.
Emergency services responded to the crash on State Highway 2, about 1km west of Baird Rd, around 2pm last Saturday.
The crash involved a Holden colliding head on with an oncoming Toyota Hilux and a Mazda CX5 driving behind the Hilux.
Police said the Hilux crossed the road and "coming to a stop on its side down an bank."
One person died at the scene while five others were taken to hospital.
Police say, one person is awaiting surgery, while the other four have been discharged from hospital.
Anyone who saw the crash, should ring Police on 105 or Crimestoppers.