Police have named the man who died in a motorcycle accident in Invercargill last night.

Matthew James Lines-Gerrard, 24, from Invercargill died when his motorcycle collided with a power pole on Watt Road, Otatara at 10pm.

The Serious Crash Unit examined the scene following the crash and the investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

Police wish to express their condolences to Mr Lines-Gerrard’s family at this time.