Fatal Pedestrian Crash – Davey Street, Hobart
Police are seeking witnesses to a crash on Davey Street in Hobart this morning, which sadly resulted in the death of a 61-year-old man. Around 9:30am, a 61-year-old Mangalore man was stepping off the footpath on Davey Street when he was struck by a west-bound Holden sedan. The crash occurred in the northern most west-bound…
Skateboarder injured after being hit by vehicle in Devonport
A 16 year old male youth was injured after being hit by a vehicle in Devonport this morning. The youth was riding his skateboard east on the roadway of Oldaker Street Devonport and entered the intersection of Oldaker and William Street against a red traffic light about 7:55am today. At this time a…
Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle – Davey St, Hobart
A 61 year old Mangalore man has died after being struck by a vehicle in Davey St, Hobart, this morning. Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 9.30am. The man was attempting to enter the passenger side of his parked vehicle on Davey St near the Collegiate Pool when he…
Police encourage AFL footy fans to celebrate responsibly
Tasmania Police are encouraging footy fans to celebrate responsibly if they’re planning on having a few drinks while watching the AFL Grand Final this Saturday. “Traditionally AFL Grand Final Day is busy for Tasmania Police and we’ll have extra police officers out and about across the state making sure everyone is celebrating responsibly and safely,”…
Fatal Crash – Pipers River Road, Turners Marsh
Police are investigating a fatal crash on Pipers River Road, Turners Marsh, in which a 22 year old Underwood man was killed. At about 12:45am on Thursday 27 September 2018, a red Toyota Landcruiser utility was travelling north on Pipers River Road, Turners Marsh. The driver lost control and crossed onto the incorrect…
Driver detected 40km/h over speed limit and four times the alcohol limit
A Brighton man has lost his licence for 12 months and been charged after he was detected driving 40km/h above the speed limit and four times the alcohol limit in Montrose last night. The 44-year-old man was charged with: Exceed Speed Limit – after overtaking police at speed on the Brooker Highway, detected at 120km/h…
Incident at Chichester Drive, Devonport
Detectives from Devonport CIB are investigating an incident that occurred in the area of Chichester Drive, Devonport around 9.50am this morning. An altercation occurred between several men, resulting in a 19 year old man receiving minor facial injuries. Detectives would like to speak to anyone who saw two men on bicycles riding in the area…
Drink driver detected four times over the limit
A 36 year old Claremont woman has lost her licence for 12 months and been charged with drink driving after being detected driving with four times with legal limit over the weekend. The driver, who was intercepted by Southern District Road and Public Order Services traffic operation in Claremont on Saturday morning, provided a reading…
Devonport CIB investigates arson in George St, Devonport
Devonport CIB is investigating a suspicious fire in George St, Devonport, overnight. Around 9:15 pm on Sunday 23 September 2018, emergency services were called to a unit fire in George Street, Devonport. Tasmania Fire Service (TFS) extinguished the blaze, however unfortunately the property suffered extensive damage. A subsequent examination, conducted by TFS…
Four men charged with Arson – Hendersons Road, Barrington
Devonport Police have charged four men with one count of Arson relating to a barn fire on Hendersons Road, Barrington last Friday night. Around 11pm on Friday 21 September, Police and Tasmania Fire Service crews were called to the Hendersons Road property where a barn that had been used for hay storage was alight. The…