A cyclist has been killed while on an early morning ride at Kingston Beach, south of Hobart.
Police said the cyclist, a man in his 50s, was coming down Osborne Esplanade at the south end of the beach when he came off his bike and was hit by an oncoming car.
Speed and alcohol not factors
"For reasons yet to be determined the cyclist separated from the bike and collided with the front of a motor vehicle travelling in the opposite direction," Senior Sergeant Peter Borish said.
The driver of the car, a man in his 40s, was not injured but was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital "for support".
Police said speed and alcohol were not considered to be factors.
Questions raised about roadworks
Asked whether the cyclist lost control because of gravel on the road from roadworks, Senior Sergeant Borish said that was a matter for the investigation.
"We understand there was some roadworks in the area but we can't determine if that was the cause of the incident," he said.
Kingborough mayor Paula Wriedt said she did not believe the roadworks belonged to council.
"We didn't have any road works scheduled, whether there might have been a small bit of maintenance is yet to be determined but we will be fully co-operating with Tasmania police.
"Kingston is a tight knit community so I know this will be a hard time for everyone involved."
Police have closed Osborne Parade between Ewing Avenue and Mount Royal Road while crash investigators conduct their examination.
