Child dies days after being struck by car on Cadbury Rd, Claremont
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Child dies in hospital days after accident | Friday, September 24
A four-year-old child struck by a vehicle at Claremont on Tuesday has tragically died at the Royal Hobart Hospital on Thursday evening.
The young child was struck after running out onto the road in Claremont about 1pm Tuesday.
Prior to the incident the young girl was in the car with her father when their vehicle broke down on Cadbury Road.
While the father was doing repairs, the daughter exited the vehicle and ran onto the road into the path of an oncoming white car.
An off-duty doctor happened to be passing by at the time, and they treated the child while ambulances were called to the scene.
Several neighbours heard the crash and also came running to provide assistance.
Senior Sergeant Karl Krelle said at this stage it did not appear as though the driver of the white car was speeding or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
He said the driver, a female in her 40s, was “extremely shaken” by what had happened and would be offered support.
“It’s a tragic, tragic set of circumstances for any parent or any driver on the road,” Snr Sgt Krelle said.
“Children are unpredictable and we need to make sure as drivers on the road, and as parents, that we look after our children because roadways are very dangerous places.”
The girl was rushed to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a critical condition, with police confirming she had passed away on Thursday night.
Tasmania Police will prepare a report for the coroner.
Woman dies after reversing car into power pole | Thursday, September 23
UPDATE 5.45AM, Friday - September 24:
An elderly Ulverstone woman has sadly died in hospital following a single vehicle crash yesterday afternoon.
The 84-year-old was the driver of the vehicle when it struck a power pole around 1:45pm on Heathcote Street at Ulverstone.
Police said the woman was taken by ambulance to the NWRH but later died from her injuries.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash is encouraged to contact Tasmania Police on 131444.
INITIAL: An elderly woman is fighting for life after reversing his car into a power pole on a suburban street in the North West.
Tasmania Police said the 85-year-old was attempting to reverse out of his driveway on Heathcote Street in Ulverstone when her vehicle lurched aggressively backward and crashed into a power pole at ‘high velocity’.
Critical response paramedics rushed to the scene to treat the driver before she was transported for emergency care at the Northwest Regional Hospital.
Tasmania Police said investigations found that the crash was likely a result of ‘misadventure’.
“The full circumstances of the crash are yet to be determined and are the subject of an inquiry to be undertaken by Western District Road Safety Services investigators.” said Sergeant Scott Poke.
Woman charged for allegedly trafficking $200,000 of ice - Thursday, September 23
A Goodwood woman has been charged for allegedly trafficking $200,000 worth of methylamphetamine.
Kellie Maree Rhodes, 38, was arrested yesterday as part of a three month police operation following the search of a Goodwood home where two shortened firearms were also seized.
The woman appeared in Hobart Magistrates Court on Thursday afternoon facing charges including trafficking in a controlled substance, possessing a firearm and ammunition without the appropriate firearms licence.
Ms Rhodes’ defence lawyer Dinesh Loganathan said his client would not apply for bail.
He sought an adjournment.
Magistrate Sam Mollard remanded Ms Rhodes in custody to appear in the Supreme Court on Friday.
He adjourned her charges to reappear in the Hobart Magistrates Court next Thursday, where she is expected to plead.
Shortly before court proceedings began on Thursday, Detective Acting Inspector Mathew Adams said the disruption of the syndicate was a step in the right direction to ensure illicit drugs were kept off local streets.
“Every ‘street deal’ seized by police counts. It’s one less ‘deal’ of illicit substance available to our families, friends and our community,” Detective Acting Inspector Adams said.
“Police not only work hard to seize illicit substances, they also work to disrupt syndicates and networks responsible for the distribution of them.”
House fire in northern Tasmania - Thursday, September 23
Police believe a fire at a house in the Launceston suburb of Ravenswood was deliberately lit.
Fire crews were called to the Rosetta Place property at about 4am on Wednesday.
The house was unoccupied at the time and sustained significant structural damage.
A neighbour who awoke to the sounds of the sirens in the early morning said it wasn’t the first time there was a fire started at the house. “We’ve been here about four years It’s been empty that whole time, but you see people coming and going.” “There’s been a few fires there. I’m surprised it’s still there.”
Police investigations are ongoing and anyone with information in relation to the fire or suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.
Fire crews attended another fire at a Ravenswood home earlier this week.
That fire is believed to have started in a rear bedroom and was quickly extinguished before it could cause significant damage.
Mornington house fire | Wednesday, September 22
Around half a million dollars worth of damage has been caused to a Mornington home overnight after a blaze was sparked by an outside refrigerator.
Three Tasmania Fire Service crews from Hobart and Clarence were called to the scene on Akora Street last night around 8pm where the blaze was well alight and burning at the back of the house.
Investigator Tim McKay said the fire spread rapidly and caused extensive damage to the home costing around $500,000.
“While thankfully the occupants of the house were not home at the time of the fire last night, this is an opportune time to remind everyone of the importance of having a well-rehearsed evacuation plan and to ensure that all homes are fitted with working smoke alarms,” said McKay.
“While there is nothing to suggest the appliance which caused last night’s fire was not in good working condition prior to the fire, I do encourage people to ensure that all household appliances are regularly checked to ensure they are in good working order.”
Vehicle vs. cyclist in Hobart CBD | Wednesday, September 22
A cyclist has been rushed to hospital after crashing with a car on the intersection of Warwick Street and Harrington Street.
The cyclist was struck with such force that his bike snapped in half, sending him sprawling onto the road.
One shocked witness was Alice Arnold, who saw the moment of collision unfold right in front of her.
Ms Arnold said she saw the cyclist knocked to the ground, where he lay unconscious on the road before eventually coming to.
“We were standing right there and the bike rider was coming that way, and then that red car came and turned and they just collided right into the side,” Ms Arnold said.
“He wasn’t [conscious], at first. Then he was started moving. He was talking normally. He was just a bit surprised.”
Her sister Hannah Arnold, who was also at the intersection at the time, saw a team of passing nurses rush to help the downed cyclist.
“There were nurses that were coming home from work, or were on their way to work, so there were lots of people there to help,” she said.
Neither of the two girls saw which of the traffic lights were red at the time of the collision.
The cyclist was bundled onto a stretcher and taken away by ambulance crews.
A bike at the scene had been snapped in half.
A Tasmanian police spokeswoman said they would be investigating the crash.
“Around 7.45am this morning police responded to a report of a crash between a cyclist and a car at the intersection of Warwick and Harrington Streets in Hobart,” the spokeswoman said.
“The male cyclist was transported by Ambulance to the Royal Hobart Hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.”
Police are asking witnesses who haven’t already spoken to police to phone 131 444 and quote reference number ESCAD 26-22092021.
The intersection has now been cleared of traffic.
Missing teen in George Town | Wednesday, September 22
Police and family members are concerned for the welfare of 19-year-old Austin Giles who was last seen in George Town around midday Tuesday.
Police believe Mr Giles may be wearing a black puffer jacket, black track pants and white sandshoes.
Tasmania Police said he was on foot when he left home.
Mr Giles’ family and friends have not been able to contact him and do not know his whereabouts.
A ground and air search has been launched in the area.
“If you know the whereabouts of Austin or have had contact with Austin in the last 24 hours
either in person or via social media, please contact police on 131444,” A Tasmania Police statement said.
Two charged in relation to North West Coast crimes | September 21
Police have charged two men in relation to two separate incidents of burglary, stealing and motor vehicle stealing on the North West Coast between August and September.
Detectives and uniformed officers searched a Mawbanna property yesterday and recovered several ATVs, chainsaws, and power and hand tools.
The 19-year-old and 20-year-old man from Mawbanna charged were bailed to appear before the Burnie Magistrates Court on 30 November 2021.
Detectives are seeking public information to locate a white 1995 Nissan Patrol Flat Tray Utility with the registration R54046. Anyone with information is asked to contact Burnie CIB on 6477 7291 or Crime Stoppers Tasmania anonymously on 1800 333 000.
Police investigating deliberately lit fire – Acton, September 21
A fire, believed to be deliberately lit, has destroyed two vehicles and damaged a house in Acton over the weekend.
Police said around 2:15am, emergency services were called to two vehicles on fire in the backyard of a property on Nelson Street early Saturday morning.
Both vehicles were destroyed and a nearby house and fence were damaged as a result of the blaze.
Fire Investigators later determined the fire was deliberately lit.
Police ask anyone with dashcam footage or information in relation to suspicious activity in the area around that time is asked to contact police.
RAVENSWOOD HOUSE FIRE | MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Quick thinking residents of a Ravenswood home in the state’s North were able to extinguish a fire at their unit in the early hours of the morning before it was able to take hold.
Fire crews were called to the Warring Street property at about 4am on Monday.
The fire is believed to have started in a rear bedroom and the occupants were able to extinguish the fire in the early stages of it occurring.
Fire crews remained on scene for about 20 minutes and conducted an investigation into the cause of the blaze.
The damage from the fire is estimated to be around $3000.
LANDSLIDE CLOSURES | SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
MAJOR landslides have forced the closure of part of the Zeehan Highway in the state’s West.
The highway is closed between Anthony Link Road and the Lyell Highway turn off to Strahan.
The road is expected to be closed for several days.
Motorists travelling between Burnie and Queenstown will need to travel through Zeehan and Strahan.
The detour will add about an extra hour to the journey.
The Zeehan Highway was also closed at Yolande River Bridge last Sunday due to a fallen tree and landslide.
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