Police are investigating a serious crash involving a truck and a motorcycle on Brooker Highway, Montrose, this morning. 

About 10am, emergency services responded to reports of a crash heading north at the foreshore intersection involving a white coloured flatbed Hino truck and a black coloured Honda motorcycle. 

The 76-year-old man who was riding the motorcycle was transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a serious condition. 

The driver of the truck was not physically injured. 

At this stage in the investigation, police believe the motorcycle crashed into the rear of the truck as it was slowing at the intersection. 

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash, or the motorcycle or truck beforehand. 

Information can be provided to police on 131 444 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000 – quote ESCAD 92-19062026.