Tourist killed while riding bike in Wānaka named

It is understood the cyclist was travelling down the wrong side of Plantation Rd when they...
It is understood the cyclist was travelling down the wrong side of Plantation Rd when they collided with the side of the vehicle. Photo: Google Maps
Police have named the cyclist who died in a crash at a Wānaka intersection.

He was 25-year-old Hiroto Shimura, a tourist from Japan.

Mr Shimura died after colliding with a motorist who had been making a left hand turn into Plantation Rd on Saturday, July 6.

It is understood he was travelling down the wrong side of Plantation Rd and collided with the side of the vehicle at speed.

Police said in a statement they still like to hear from anyone who might have witnessed the crash, or who might have dashcam footage.

Contact police by calling 105, or make an online report at 105.police.govt.nz, referencing file number 240706/6871.