He was Gary Wayne Phillips (65), of Dunedin.
Emergency services were called to the crash on the Twizel-Omarama Rd about 12.30pm. No other vehicles were involved.
The ute had been towing a caravan.
Police confirmed at the time that a person had been killed in the crash and another had sustained moderate injuries.
Crews from Omarama and Twizel helped free people who were initially trapped.
Police inquiries are ongoing.