A man has been found dead inside a car on the side of Mathinna Road.
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Emergency crews were called to the scene on Thursday afternoon, after another driver noticed the car off the road.
After they called triple zero Tasmania Police, SES, and firefighters all arrived, but the driver was already dead.
Crash scene investigators were then called to the scene, and police were trying to determine when and how the man had crashed.
Initial investigations, however, suggested a medical episode may have been the cause.
Police said the 66-year-old driver was from Mathinna.
No other vehicles were involved, and the man's next of kin was notified on Thursday evening.
IN OTHER NEWS:
It was the second fatal crash reported in the state on Thursday.
Earlier in the day, a 60-year-old man suffered a medical episode before crashing his Toyota Hilux ute at Moonah in the South.
Despite the efforts of paramedics, the Lenah Valley man died at the scene.
The crash involved two other vehicles, but there were no other physical injuries reported.
The crashes bring the state's road toll to 14 since January 1, three less than the same period last year.
Anyone with information about either crash should contact police on 131 444.
Reports will be prepared for the coroner.
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A journalist with more than a decade of experience, Melissa Mobbs currently works as the Deputy Editor for The Examiner Newspaper in Launceston, and has a strong background in reporting on crime and the justice system. Send tips to Melissa.Mobbs@examiner.com.au or on Twitter via @melissamobbs.
A journalist with more than a decade of experience, Melissa Mobbs currently works as the Deputy Editor for The Examiner Newspaper in Launceston, and has a strong background in reporting on crime and the justice system. Send tips to Melissa.Mobbs@examiner.com.au or on Twitter via @melissamobbs.
