The remains of a power pole stand at the scene of a fatal crash in Centre Rd at Momona, near Dunedin Airport. Photo by Linda Robertson.
He died when the car he was driving rolled, coming to a rest on its roof, about 9.30pm yesterday.
Police said he was the sole occupant of the car, and no other vehicles were involved.
CIB, forensic photography and Serious Crash Unit staff attended the scene, along with ambulance and fire staff.
The circumstances of the crash were still being investigated.
The man's name has yet to be released.
