Police can now release the name of the man who died following a collision between a car and a tree on Somerville Road, Okoroire, South Waikato.

The crash occurred around 7pm on Wednesday, April 3.

"He was 36-year-old James Burt, of Putaruru, South Waikato," says a police spokesperson.

"Police extend our condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time."

Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash remain ongoing.