Flinders Island: Man killed after being hit by police car

Melissa Meehan
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A man has died after he was hit by a police vehicle, Tasmania Police say. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)
A man has died after he was hit by a police vehicle, Tasmania Police say. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP

A man has been killed after he was hit by a police car on Flinders Island.

Tasmania Police say the man died after he was hit by the police vehicle driven by an on-duty officer on Saturday night.

Emergency crews were called to Lady Barron at 9pm.

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The police officer involved was not injured, but the Lackrana man aged in his 60s died at the scene.

“Wellbeing support is being offered to all those affected, and our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this tragic time,” Tasmania Police said in a statement on Sunday.

“As is our normal process, a full Professional Standards investigation will be conducted to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 131 444.

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