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Pedestrian killed on Bass Highway

May 12, 2025 8:59 am in by

Police investigations are continuing into the death of a 28 year-old Devonport man who was hit by a car on the Bass highway near Prospect on Saturday night.

Police and emergency services were called to the scene around 10pm following reports a pedestrian had been struck by a Mercedes-Benz heading West.

The man was declared deceased at the scene.

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Specialised police investigators and forensics officers attended the crash scene and are investigating the circumstances of the crash and death.

Police are appealing for members of the public who observed a pedestrian on the highway prior to the crash, or the manner of driving of the Mercedes-Benz, or who have relevant dash cam footage, to contact them on 131 444.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or on-line at crimestopperstas.com.au

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