Police confirm a Victorian motorcyclist killed in motorcycle crash at Liffey, northern Tasmania

A 55-year-old has died in a crash at Liffey in the state’s north, police confirm. Here’s what we know.

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Victorian motorcyclist dies after crashing into tree, police say

February 19: A 55-year-old Victorian man who was riding his motorcycle in the state’s north has tragically died.

Police believe the man was travelling north on Highland Lake Rd, Liffey when his motorcycle left the road and crashed with a tree.

Emergency services responded to the incident shortly after 5pm on Tuesday.

Paramedics attending the crash attempted to treat the rider, who died before they could transport him to hospital, officers say.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage is asked to contact police on 131 444.

Car fire shuts down Launceston CBD street

2.11pm: A car on fire has shut down a Launceston CBD street on Tuesday afternoon, with motorists asked to avoid the area.

Tall flames can be seen coming from the white car parked on St Johns Street between Cimitiere and Patterson Streets.

Police are asking motorists to avoid the area until the scene is cleared.

Four vehicles seized after police investigation into Tas aged care provider

1.38pm: A West Tamar man has had three vehicles seized from his home, alleged to have stolen from his former aged care employer.

Tasmania Police on Tuesday said a 55-year-old man had been charged with three counts of stealing and two counts of fraud, following an investigation relating to his former employment at a northern Tasmanian aged care provider.

In December 2024, police executed a search warrant at a West Tamar address, and seized three vehicles.

Following further investigation, police seized a fourth vehicle in Victoria last Friday.

Police said the man was arrested on Monday and charged with three counts of stealing, and two counts of fraud.

He has been bailed to appear in the Devonport Magistrates Court on May 19.

Death following January Exeter crash

February 18, 12.18pm: Police confirmed on Tuesday that a Northern Tasmanian woman died following a January two-vehicle crash.

Police say the 78-year-old woman was driving a red Suzuki Hatch on Main Road Exeter on January 7 when it allegedly pulled out of a car park and struck a delivery truck.

Following the crash, police said the woman was taken to hospital in a serious condition and has since passed away.

The road was closed for four hours to allow crash investigators to examine the scene and conduct inquiries.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Two teenagers charged after allegedly evade in stolen car

February 16: Police have charged two female teenagers with a raft of offences after they allegedly evaded police in a stolen car.

Officers allege an 18-year-old and a 13-year-old stole a white Holden Commodore from the Devonport area on Saturday morning.

Police say after spotting the car at around 2.10pm, the pair allegedly refused to stop and were caught 10 minutes later on William Street where they were both arrested.

It’s understood both teenagers were known to police.

The 18-year-old was charged with motor vehicle stealing, resisting police, assaulting police, aggravated evade and breach of bail and was detained to appear in court.

She also allegedly kicked police several times while being arrested but no officer sustained any injuries, police said.

The 13-year-old was bailed to appear in court at a later date on charges of motor vehicle stealing and resisting arrest.

There was a brief disruption to traffic which was later cleared.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers.

Information can be provided anonymously.

— Bridget Clarke

Driver allegedly threatened at knifepoint to drive stranger

February 14, midday: A 32-year-old Mayfield man has been charged after allegedly threatening a stranger to drive him across a Launceston suburb.

It’s alleged the man entered a vehicle on Invermay Rd, Mowbray while the driver and passenger were inside.

Police report the man then allegedly threatened the driver while in possession of a small knife.

Officers said the alleged offender was then driven to a spot on George Town Rd, where he exited the vehicle.

Police confirmed nobody was physically injured during the incident.

Police said they quickly found the man believed to be involved a short time later in Mayfield.

He was arrested and has since been charged with trespass, assault, and possess a dangerous article.

The man is set to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court in April.

Also in Launceston in a separate incident, a targeted raid at a Kings Meadows home by Taskforce Raven seized $1000 worth of stolen property and a quantity of GHB, a depressant drug.

Police said a 32-year-old man and 33-year-old woman — both from Prospect — were arrested for being in possession of property believed to be stolen.

The are expected to appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court at a later date.

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