High Speed Motorist detected – Leith Road, Forth
Western Road Safety Task Force police conducted a traffic operation yesterday on Leith Road at Forth in response to several complaints regarding hooning behaviour in the area. During the operation police detected a Silver Subaru Liberty travelling at 105 km/h in the 60 km/h zone between the Forth Hotel and the Harvest Moon vegetable processing…
Police investigating firearm discharge in Prospect
Police are investigating reports that a firearm was discharged in the Prospect Vale area last night. The incident was reported to police at 11.40pm and allegedly occurred in the areas of Prospect Park and Harley Parade. The firearm was allegedly discharged in an incident involved people known to each-other. No one was injured in the…
Invermay Truck Rollover
Around 9.30am this morning police and emergency services attended a report of a sewerage truck which had rolled in Invermay. A white sewerage truck was turning right onto Holbrook Street from Forster Street when it rolled failing to successfully navigate the turn. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a 43-year-old man from Mowbray…
Serious Two Vehicle Crash – Huon Highway, Huonville
Just after 5:00pm on Sunday 28 February 2021, police and emergency services attended a serious two vehicle crash on the Huon Highway, Huonville between Glen Road and North Glen Road. A red Hyundai hatch travelling north on the Huon Highway collided head on with a silver Nissan X-Trail which was travelling south on the Huon…
Serious Crash – Lyell Highway, Raglan Creek
On Sunday 28 February 2021, police and emergency services attended a serious single motorcycle crash on the Lyell Highway, Raglan Creek, 35 kilometres south of Queenstown. At 11:55am, a 52 year old man from South Australia lost control of his Aprilia motorcycle while negotiating a sweeping right hand bend on the Lyell Highway. Another motorcycle…
Offences Detected During Multi Agency Operation in Hamilton
Today, a joint operation between Tasmania Police, the Parks and Wildlife Service and the Transport Safety and Investigation Unit was conducted in the town of Hamilton, 73 kilometres north west of Hobart. Acting Inspector Phil Curtis from Bridgewater Police said, “This is one of a number of operations police have conducted in rural areas with…
Serious Crash – East Derwent Highway, Risdon Cove
At 11:15am today, a blue Nissan Dualis was travelling east on the East Derwent Highway, Risdon Cove, when it collided head on with a blue MG hatch being driven in the opposite direction. The driver of the Nissan, a 73 year old man from Oakdowns, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The driver of…
Serious Crash – Zeehan Highway, Tom Creek
A 46 year old Newnham man is in a serious condition at the Royal Hobart Hospital following a serious single motorbike crash on the Zeehan Highway. Inspector Steven Jones said the crash happened at about 9:00 am near Tom Creek, located about twelve kilometres south-east of Zeehan. “The man was riding his Harley Davidson towards…
Outcomes of Tasmania Police Griffin Review released
The Tasmania Police Outcomes Report into the handling of the James Geoffrey Griffin matter has today been released. The Outcomes Report shows that there are clear areas for procedural improvement by Tasmania Police and these are being addressed as a priority. It’s important to note that Tasmania Police acted to review our own…
Youth charged after alleged escape
The 17-year-old male youth arrested last night following an incident at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre has been charged with Escape and Attempted Carjacking. He was detained to appear before the Youth Justice Court this morning.