THE BEAT: Crash teams are investigating the cause of a motorcyclist’s death in Lenah Valley on Sunday

A motorbike rider has died following an early morning crash north of Hobart.

Tasmania Police say a motorcyclist died in a crash at Lenah Valley.

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A MOTORCYCLIST has died following an early morning crash north of Hobart.

Tasmania Police said a 26-year-old male was killed when his motorbike crashed on Augusta Rd, Lenah Valley, at 6am on Sunday.

The road was closed to motorists for about three hours as crash investigators examined the scene.

Police are calling on witnesses who might have seen the crash or obtained dashcam footage of a black, white and red motorbike in the Hobart, Lenah Valley and North Hobart areas across Sunday morning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crash Investigation Services on 131 444.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au.