At 2:00pm today (02/03/2019) there was a two vehicle crash on the East Tamar Highway at Dilston, in the south bound lane. The Highway was closed for approximately 3 and a half hours.

The vehicles involved where a white Holden Commodore ute and a red Toyota Rav 4.

Tragically the female passenger, aged 75, of the white Holden Commodore ute was killed as a result of the crash with members from Ambulance Tasmania unable to revive her at the scene. The driver of the ute, aged 80, was transported to the Launceston General Hospital with serious, non – life threatening injuries.

The occupants of the other vehicle, both aged 40, received non-life threatening injuries but were taken to hospital for treatment.

It appears that the white ute has attempted to turn right into a driveway and the other vehicle has collided with it travelling in the opposite direction.

Northern Crash Investigation Services have surveyed the scene and will be conducting a full investigation, with the exact cause of the crash still undetermined.

The Department of Police, Fire and Emergency Management, would like to remind drivers to be vigilant when travelling on roads. Concentrate solely on your driving and remain focused on your surroundings, drive within the conditions of the environment and your abilities, and ensure you are watching the road well ahead of the front of your vehicle.