Police are investigating a serious crash involving a Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle and a white Toyota Hilux utility on Bridport Road, Pipers River.

Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 2.08pm this afternoon (20 March).

Preliminary investigations indicate the utility was turning right when the motorcycle travelling behind has collided with the driver’s side door.

The motorcycle rider, a man in his 40s, was taken to RHH hospital in a serious condition.

The driver of the utility, a 27-year-old man, was taken to the George Town hospital to provide blood and alcohol samples as is normal process.

Bridport and Weymouth Roads were closed for several hours to allow crash investigators to examine the scene and conduct inquiries. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience and understanding.

Anyone with information or relevant dash cam footage, is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers Tasmania on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously. Please quote ESCAD: 232-20032026