A 27-year-old man is in a critical condition after a three-car crash at St Leonards on Saturday.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
Police and emergency services were called to the crash on St Leonards Road about 11.20am.
Acting Sergeant Daniel Knight said investigations indicated the 27-year-old, who was travelling north in a white ute, struck a second vehicle travelling south.
The driver of the ute, who is from St Leonards, then continued for another 100 metres before crashing head-on with a grey jeep.
"It resulted in a massive frontal impact," acting Sergeant Knight said.
In other news:
The man was the sole occupant of the ute.
He was rushed to the Launceston General Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
The driver of the jeep, a 46-year-old man from Lileah and his 13-year-old son, were uninjured.
Acting Sergeant Knight said police were still investigating the cause of the crash.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Northern Crash Investigation Services on 67 773 936.
Jessica Willard
Being a health reporter to me is about more than just reporting the problems. It's about asking why they are happening in the first place and what needs to change to fix it.
Being a health reporter to me is about more than just reporting the problems. It's about asking why they are happening in the first place and what needs to change to fix it.
