At about 2.00pm on Thursday 13^th August, 2015 Police and officers from Ambulance Tasmania attended a single motorcycle crash on the Tasman Highway at Moorina.

The motorcycle, which was carrying the rider and a pillion passenger, appears to have lost control on a straight section of road.

Both people were initially taken to Launceston General Hospital. The rider was later taken to Hobart for further treatment for his injuries. Both are in a stable condition.

Initial investigations indicate that speed may have been a factor in the crash.

Police ask that anybody who may have witnessed a red BMW motorcycle travelling on the Tasman Highway at or near Moorina at around 2pm, to contact Scottsdale Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.