A 59-year-old Huon Valley man has died following a two-vehicle crash on the Huon Highway at Dover.
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The crash is believed to have taken place about 5.15pm on January 27.
A southbound Toyota Aurion collided head-on with a northbound Fiat Motorhome in the southbound lane of the Huon Highway, about 2.5km north of Dover.
Nearby residents and passing motorists came to the assistance of both drivers.
Tasmania Police, Ambulance Tasmania, Tasmania Fire Service and the SES attended the scene. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was activated, but was stood down a short time later.
The driver of the Toyota was declared deceased at the scene.
The driver of the Fiat Motorhome, a 66-year-old German national, was treated at the scene by paramedics and transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital with minor injuries. He is assisting police with their enquiries.
Both drivers were the sole occupants of their vehicles.
Forensic Services and Crash Investigation Services personnel are investigating the cause of the crash. Alcohol and drugs are not considered to be contributing factors.
The section of the Huon Highway was closed for about six horus.
Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who may have dashcam footage of either vehicle prior to the crash, to contact Constable Jared Gowen at the Southern Crash Investigation Service by calling 131 444.
Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au.