Fatal motor vehicle crash, Hillwood
A 52-year-old George Town woman has died after a two-vehicle crash at Hillwood yesterday.
Emergency services were called to the scene on Batman Highway near the intersection of Craigburn Road at 2.55pm.
Two vehicles, a Subaru station wagon and a Hyundai hatchback, were involved in the collision.
The 42-year-old male driver of the Subaru was transported to the Launceston General Hospital by ambulance, and is in a stable condition.
The driver of the Hyundai was sadly declared deceased at the scene.
Investigations are continuing into the cause of the crash. It appears the Suburu has veered into the lane of the oncoming Hyundai.
Batman Highway was closed for several hours while investigations were conducted.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or may have dash cam footage is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au.
Information can be provided anonymously.