At 4.56pm 15 May 2012 Tasmania Police were notified that a two vehicle collision had occurred on Brooke Street at East Devonport, 1km west from the Port Sorell Roundabout.

The collision occurred between a black 1991 Suzuki motorcycle which was being ridden east by a 41 year old Somerset man and a blue 2010 Toyota Corolla hatch which was being driven west by a 49 year old East Devonport woman.

It is believed that the motorcyclist may have been attempting to overtake another vehicle when the collision occurred.

As a result, the motorcycle collided with the front of the Toyota. The rider was severely injured and was conveyed to the North West Regional Hospital in Burnie where he is listed as being in a critical condition.

The driver of the Toyota was conveyed to the Mersey Community Hospital with minor injuries and released a short time later.

Anyone who may have observed either vehicle prior to the collision or the collision itself is asked to contact the Crash Investigation Section at Burnie Police Headquarters or on 131444.

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