Police are investigating a serious traffic crash involving a blue Yamaha motorcycle and a white Ford Ranger utility at Wellington Street, Launceston on Wednesday (14 January).
Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 4.35pm after reports a motorcycle with a single rider had crashed.
Preliminary investigations indicate the motorcycle rider lost control of his vehicle at the intersection of the Midland Highway and Howick Street, before impacting Armco railing at high speed and being thrown over the railing and coming to rest beside the road.
The motorbike continued along the highway before making contact with the rear of the utility.
The motorbike rider, a 20-year-old man from Waverly, was taken to Launceston General Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
The driver of the Ford Ranger utility was not injured in the crash.
A single lane of the Midland Highway was closed for three hours to allow crash investigators to examine the scene and conduct inquiries. Police would like to thank motorists for their patience and understanding.
Anyone with information or relevant dash cam footage, is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously. Please quote ESCAD: 309-14012026.
