Tasmania has recorded its first road fatality of the year after a single-vehicle crash at Strahan.
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Police said emergency services were called to Henty Road around 4.30pm on January 14.
"Initial inquiries indicate the woman was travelling south on Henty Road in a blue 2012 Nissan Micra when she has failed to negotiate a sweeping left-hand bend.
"The vehicle left the road striking roadside vegetation and colliding with a tree.
"The woman who was the sole occupant of the vehicle was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
"Airbags fitted to the vehicle were deployed as a result of the impact."
Police said that members of the public provided assistance, but the 35-year-old woman died before ambulance crews arrived.
"Anyone with information or relevant dash cam footage is asked to contact police on 131 444
"Our thoughts are with the woman's family and loved ones.
"A report will be prepared for the coroner."
