A pedestrian has been flown to Melbourne in a critical condition following an incident at Cooee Point Reserve overnight.
Police and emergency services were called to Cooee Road about midnight after reports a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.
The pedestrian was taken to the Northwest Regional Hospital with serious injuries before being airlifted to Melbourne in a critical condition.
The driver of the vehicle - a 17-year-old-boy- presented to the Burnie Police Station a short time after the incident and was assisting police with their inquiries.
Investigations into the circumstances leading up to the crash are ongoing.
Anyone with information should contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000or online at crimestopperstas.com.au
