Updated, 9:30pm Sunday: A 25-year-old Legana man has died after his car veered off the road and struck two large trees this afternoon.
The fatal crash occurred around 4pm on Bridgenorth Road west of Legana, when the man’s grey Audi left the roadway.
Tasmania Police said the driver suffered critical injuries and died at the scene.
“At this stage it appears the driver was not wearing a seat belt,” police said in a statement.
Investigators are examining the cause of the crash, including whether speed was a contributing factor.
The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle and no other cars were involved in the incident.
Parts of Bridgenorth Road were closed for several hours while police examined the crash site, causing traffic delays in the area.
Police thanked community members who provided first aid at the scene before emergency services arrived.
“Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and loved ones of the man,” the police statement said.
The crash brings the road toll on Tasmanian roads this year to three, just four days into the new year.
Earlier: Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a serious crash near Legana in the West Tamar, with one person suffering serious injuries.
The incident occurred near 300 Bridgenorth Road, prompting police to close a significant stretch of the road while they attend to the scene.
Tasmania Police have implemented road closures from the Legana roundabout to the Bridgenorth Recreational Ground.
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area,” a police spokesperson said.
Police say they will provide further information about the incident as soon as possible.
