A man remains in a critical condition in hospital after a crash overnight on the Bass Highway, near the Round Hill Point lighthouse, about 6km east of Burnie.
Preliminary investigations indicate the male pedestrian – who police have yet to identify – was in, or near, the east-bound lane of the highway when he was struck by a car about 11.10pm on Tuesday.
The man has critical injuries, including multiple fractures, and has been transferred to Royal Hobart Hospital after receiving initial treatment at the scene and then the North-West Regional Hospital in Burnie.
Police are calling for assistance to help identify the man.
Police say he appears to be aged in his 40s, about 160cm to 170cm tall, of slim build, with a grey beard and short black/grey hair. He has a star tattoo on his right knee. (see attached picture)
He was wearing dark clothing at the time of the crash.
Tasmania Police Western Crash Investigation Services and Forensics Services attended the scene last night, with the east-bound lane of the Bass Highway closed for several hours while investigations took place.
Anyone that may have seen the man on the Bass Highway, and near the Round Hill area on Tuesday night, or knows someone fitting the description, is asked to contact police of 131 444. Quote OR number: 780103
