Evade Police and Crash, Burnie

Media release – Tasmania Police, 2 March 2021

Evade Police and Crash, Western District

Approximately 11.50pm on Tuesday 2 March 2021 a White Ford Falcon Sedan evaded police Upper Burnie. Police have successfully deployed spikes on Old Surrey Rd, Burnie.

The vehicle has continued onto the Bass Highway and travelled to Ulverstone where it has crashed in Lovett Street. Three adult males and female youth were taken into custody and transported to Burnie Station for further investigation.

The Falcon Sedan will be examined and an investigation into the manner of driving will be conducted. It is believed a number of witnesses observed the vehicle and took evasive action on the Bass Highway between Burnie and Ulverstone. Anyone who may have…