A Tauranga man has been named as the person who died following a crash on State Highway 5/Napier-Taupō Road.

Kevin Michael Jagusch, aged 73, from Tauranga, died following the crash on July 18, says a police spokesperson.

"Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.

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

"Police would like to thank those who have got in touch already with information about a silver Holden Commodore driving in the area around the time of the crash.

"Anyone who has information which could assist the crash investigation, but has not yet spoken to Police, is asked to get in via our 105 phone service or online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105, using Update My Report.

"Please reference file number 220719/8236."