Police can now release the name of the woman who died following a single-vehicle crash on State Highway 5, Tapapa on Friday morning.

"She was 30-year-old Shannon Alexandra Rastrick of Tokoroa," Taupō Area Commander Inspector Phil Edwards.

Shannon was a Constable stationed in Tokoroa and had been working in the Taupō area since graduating in 2018.

Police were notified of the crash at about 3.10am on Friday. Shannon died at the scene.

Phil says she was off-duty at the time of the crash.

"She was a loved and valued colleague who will be dearly missed," says Phil.

"We continue to provide support to her family and colleagues."

Her family have requested privacy at this difficult time.

A post to the Richmond Netball Club Taupo Facebook page describes Shannon as " amazing lady, netball player and friend"

"Our dear dear Shannon. We are devastated beyond words and it seems like our grief is overwhelming right now. We love you like one of our children. We will miss the random visits just because you felt like it. Will miss you popping by in time for dinner and/or dessert. You are forever etched in our hearts and will never be forgotten. Sending you all our love," writes one.

An investigation into circumstances of the crash is ongoing.