SERIOUS INJURY COLLISION – EAST DEVONPORT

Tasmania Police attended the scene of a two vehicle collision at the junction of Tarlton Street and Stephen Street, East Devonport which occurred at 5.00pm on Tuesday 17 June 2014.

The collision involved a white Ford Falcon XR6 sedan being driven north on Tarlton Street by a 19 year old Port Sorell man and a brown Mazda hatch being driven by a 23 year old Devonport man. Both vehicles were extensively damaged in the collision.

As a result of the collision, the driver of the Mazda was conveyed to the NWRH, Burnie where he is listed as being in a serious but stable condition. The occupant of the Ford was uninjured.

Tarlton Street was closed and traffic was diverted around the scene for 3 hours while investigations into the cause were carried out and the scene cleared.

Police from Devonport Station attended along with Forensic Services and Road Safety Task Force officers.

Police would like to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the collision or either vehicle prior to, to contact the Devonport Police Station or 131444.