Police investigating single vehicle crash at Pipers River

Police are investigating a single vehicle crash on Bridport Road at Pipers River around 5:15pm yesterday.

The driver of a grey Mitsubishi Triton traveling west near Snares Road failed to negotiate a right-hand bend. The vehicle left the roadway, flipped a number of times before coming to rest in trees.  

Two of the three occupants were conveyed to Launceston General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  

Police investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash. 

Anyone with witness information or dash cam vision of the crash is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au – information can be provided anonymously. 

Police urge motorists to take care on the roads over this busy festive season and remind drivers to keep the fatal five in mind whilst driving – speeding, seatbelts, alcohol/drugs, distraction/inattention, and fatigue.