Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash in Blackmans Bay this morning in which sadly, police can confirm a man aged in his late 40s has died.
The crash happened about 8.50am on Burwood Drive and involved a white Mazda utility which veered off the road and struck a power pole, before continuing and hitting a second pole.
There were two people in the vehicle at the time of the crash – an adult male from the Kingston area who was driving, and a 12-year-old boy who sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Royal Hobart Hospital for treatment and observation.
The impact caused power lines to come down, affecting some residential properties and creating an additional safety hazard.
The cause of the crash is now under investigation and Crash Scene investigators, and Forensics officers were on scene throughout the morning gathering evidence.
Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of those involved and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
Police are calling for anyone who was a witness to the crash, or who may have dashcam footage of the vehicle involved and the manner of the driving, to come forward. You can report to police on 131 444 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
