More information has come to light after a 19-year-old man was found dead near the Brooker Highway, police say.
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The man was discovered on the road by police on patrol near Montrose Bay High School at about 4am on Saturday morning.
After an autopsy report on Saturday afternoon revealed the man was likely struck by a vehicle, police put out a call to the public for information.
Picture from file.
Inspector Jason Klug said police have since spoken to a truck driver who was helping with their enquiries.
"While it remains early in our investigation, at this stage, information suggests the young man was squatting on the roadside, wearing dark clothing in an unlit area of the highway when he was not seen by the driver and struck by the truck," he said.
"We have seized the truck we believe was involved, and several pieces of CCTV, which will be forensically examined."
He added that assistance from the public was "vital" in assisting with investigations, and he thanked the public for their assistance.
"If you have information that would assist our ongoing investigation, and you haven't already come forward, please do so," he said.
Anyone with any information can contact Glenorchy Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Emily Williams
Journalist covering Tasmania's North-West, based in Burnie.
Journalist covering Tasmania's North-West, based in Burnie.
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