February 21, 2026

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Incident Overview
Two teenage boys died after a single-vehicle crash on Crabtree Road at Crabtree in Tasmania\’s Huon Valley. Police allege the driver failed to negotiate a corner, lost control and struck a power pole, with speed believed to be a contributing factor.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Not specified (about 8.45pm)
  • Location: Crabtree Road, Crabtree, TAS

Vehicles Involved

  • Silver sedan carrying five occupants

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 17-year-old boy, Crabtree, passenger, died at the scene despite medical assistance
    • 15-year-old boy, Crabtree, passenger, taken to Royal Hobart Hospital in a critical condition and died overnight
  • Injuries:
    • 23-year-old man, Crabtree, driver, taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and later discharged
    • 15-year-old boy, Crabtree, passenger, taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and later discharged
    • 15-year-old boy, Crabtree, passenger, taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and later discharged

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services were called to Crabtree Road about 8.45pm and provided medical assistance at the scene.
  • Three occupants were transported to hospital, including one passenger taken to Royal Hobart Hospital in a critical condition.
  • Not specified.

Police Investigation
Tasmania Police said initial inquiries indicate the sedan was travelling west on Crabtree Road when it failed to negotiate a corner, lost control and crashed into a power pole. The crash investigation unit and forensic services attended, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

  • Not specified.
  • Not specified.

Community Impact
Police described the incident as traumatic for those involved, with the crash marking Tasmania’s eighth fatal road crash this year.

Appeal for Information
Anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to contact police.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.