At about 9.20 pm on Thursday 8 September 2016, a serious crash occurred on Hillside Crescent in West Launceston involving a car and a motorcycle.

A maroon 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle was being driven south on Hillside Crescent by a 25 year old Newnham man when it crossed onto the incorrect side of the roadway and into the path of a north-bound white 2007 Subaru station wagon driven by a 39 year old Rocherlea man.

As a result of the impact, the rider of the motorcycle was thrown from the bike impacting with the roadway.  He sustained serious, but non-life threatening injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at the Launceston General Hospital.

The driver and only occupant of the Subaru was not injured.

Investigations into the crash are continuing.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or the Harley Davidson motorcycle prior to the crash, is asked to contact Northern Crash Investigation Services on 67773936.