At approximately 6:45am this morning, police and emergency services responded to reports of a serious motor vehicle crash on Main Road, Montrose.

Preliminary investigations have revealed that a blue Commodore, being driven by a single male occupant has collided heavily with two parked and unoccupied vehicles as it travelled in a northerly direction on Main Road, in the vicinity of Marys Hope Road.

A 52-year-old man is currently in hospital with serious injuries reported as a result of the crash. There were no other persons involved in the incident.

A TasNetworks power pole was also impacted and as a result, approximately 90 residences were without power for several hours whilst emergency crews responded.

Early indications are that excessive speed may be a factor in this crash.

Anyone who may have dashcam footage, CCTV footage or other information about this incident is asked to contact Glenorchy Uniform Police on 131 444 and quote ESCAD 85-28122024 or you can provide information anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.