Investigation launched after Tasmania Police pursuit ends with crash at Cambridge
Witnesses are being asked to come forward after an allegedly stolen van being pursued by Tasmania Police crashed and rolled into another vehicle near Hobart on Wednesday.
Police said the alleged driver, a 36-year-old man, was taken to hospital after the crash on Cambridge Road at Cambridge about 2pm on Wednesday.
The man was driving an allegedly stolen white Mitsubishi Express van when he was "observed" by police, who "attempted to intercept the vehicle, activating their lights", police said.
The driver then "allegedly evaded police, driving dangerously before crashing, rolling the van, and colliding with another vehicle".
The man, who police said was the sole occupant of the van, was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital.
The female driver, and sole occupant of the second vehicle, was not physically injured in the crash, police said.
Cambridge Road was closed for about four and a half hours while the scene was examined.
Police said "as is normal practice, a Professional Standards investigation will be conducted into the incident to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash".
Police are calling for witnesses to the crash or any person who observed a white Mitsubishi Express van being driven around the time of the crash to come forward.
Anyone with dash cam footage or information should contact Tasmania Police on 131444, report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800333000 or via the CrimeStoppers website by quoting OR778445.
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