A 80-year-old female has now died in hospital following a pedestrian strike in Palmerston on Thursday last week.

The 43-year-old male allegedly driving the vehicle is assisting police with enquiries and charges are expected to follow.

The lives lost on Territory roads now stands at 16.

*This release was updated at 9:30am on 21 May 2025,  as the age of the victim was incorrect.