The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating a fatal crash that occurred near Docker River yesterday afternoon.

Around 5:40pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report of a single vehicle rollover on the Tjukariri Road, about 5km east of Docker River.

A 24-year-old male was located deceased at the scene while a second male occupant, also aged in his 20's,  was treated by local clinic staff for minor injuries.

Detectives from the Major Crash Investigation Unit deployed early this morning and are investigating the exact circumstances of the crash.

Formal identification of the deceased has yet to occur and it is currently unknown what caused the crash.

Anyone with information to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25219386.

The lives lost on Territory roads now stands at 27.