A 15-year-old boy from Devonport has tragically died, and four other individuals sustained injuries, after a serious crash involving two vehicles on Railton Road, Latrobe, overnight. Tasmania Police and emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 11:45 pm on Thursday, October 1, 2026.

Initial inquiries by Tasmania Police indicate that the Devonport teenager, who sadly died at the scene, may have been the driver of a Holden Rodeo Ute. Police allege the ute was travelling on Railton Road when it collided with a Mercedes Benz W164, which was travelling in the opposite direction.

Two other passengers in the Holden Rodeo, both 14-year-old boys from Devonport, suffered serious injuries. One of the boys was transported to Launceston General Hospital by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and is reported to be in a serious but stable condition. The second 14-year-old passenger was taken by ambulance to the North West Regional Hospital, also in a serious but stable condition.

The occupants of the Mercedes Benz, a 61-year-old man from Aberdeen who was driving and his 60-year-old female passenger, also sustained injuries. The male driver was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries, while the female passenger was transported to the North West Regional Hospital by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.

Railton Road, between Frogmore Lane and River Road, Latrobe, was closed for approximately six hours as crash scene investigators gathered evidence. The road has since reopened to traffic.

Tasmania Police have confirmed that a report will be prepared for the coroner. They are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has relevant dash cam footage to come forward.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers Tasmania anonymously on 1800 333 000, or via crimestopperstas.com.au. When providing information, please quote the police reference ESCAD: 464-01102026.

Tasmania Police extended their thoughts to the family and loved ones of all involved in the tragic incident.