An 18-year-old Kings Meadows man has been charged with manslaughter following an extensive investigation into a fatal crash at Norwood on Saturday 13 September, 2025.

The crash, which occurred at the roundabout at Boiton Hill Road, Norwood Avenue and Opossum Road, resulted in the death of a 17-year-old man from Blackstone Heights, who was a pillion on the motorcycle.

Yesterday (31 May), police arrested and charged the 18-year-old rider of the motorcycle.

He will appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court on 5 August, 2026.