A pedestrian has been hospitalised with serious non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Forth Street, Latrobe, on Wednesday evening, Tasmania Police reported.
Emergency services were called to Forth Street, between Bradshaw Street and Moriarty Road, at approximately 8:12 pm on Wednesday, September 30, following reports of the incident.
The pedestrian, a 26-year-old woman, was transported to hospital where she remains receiving treatment for her injuries, according to a statement from Tasmania Police issued on Thursday, October 1.
Police confirmed that the driver of the vehicle involved was a 17-year-old girl. She was not physically injured in the crash and is currently assisting police with their enquiries.
Tasmania Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Authorities are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has any relevant vision to come forward. Information can be provided to Devonport Police by calling 131 444, quoting reference number OR818274.
Alternatively, information can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania via their website, crimestopperstas.com.au, or by calling 1800 333 000.
For further details, readers are encouraged to refer to the original media release from Tasmania Police.