Overview
- A white Mitsubishi Triton ute and a red Honda quad bike collided on the Murchison Highway near Rosebery at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday.
- Adasyn Wood Savin, 16, and a 38-year-old man on the ATV died at the scene despite efforts by passing tourists and police.
- The ute’s 40-year-old driver was uninjured and underwent mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
- Tasmania Police thanked bystanders who rendered aid, and a report on the fatalities has been prepared for the coroner.
- A GoFundMe organized by family friend Ella Mackrell has raised more than $17,500 to cover repatriation to Newcastle and funeral costs, as the family also mourns the recent death of Adasyn’s younger brother.