Man killed in Timaru crash named

Police have named the 47-year-old man who died after a crash near Timaru on February 23.

Joseph John Theyers from Timaru was killed in the crash on Spur Rd, Hadlow.

Police said at the time his body was discovered about noon after the single-vehicle crash overnight.

The serious crash unit was called in to examine the scene.

"Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time," a police spokesperson said.

"Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing."