The Major Crash Investigation Unit has arrested a man in relation to a fatal crash that occurred on the Arnhem Highway on 27 October 2025.
Around 8:20pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that two motorcycles had collided with a feral pig approximately 19km east of the Stuart Highway intersection and 1km east of the Arnhem Hwy and Lambells Lagoon Road intersection.
Police and St John Ambulance attended and located a 18-year-old female pillion passenger who was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Two male riders, aged 24 and 26, were conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital via Careflight with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigations conducted with crash analysis determined the then 24-year-old’s motorcycle was allegedly travelling at dangerously high speeds throughout its journey, with speeds well over 200km/h recorded.
On 22 April 2026, the now 25-year-old male was arrested and conveyed to the Palmerston Watch House where he was charged with:
- Recklessly Endanger Life
- Drive Motor Vehicle Cause Death
- Careless Drive Cause Death
- Driving at a dangerous Speed
He was bailed to face Darwin Local Court on 6 May 2026.
Police have issued a summons for the 26-year-old male to appear at the Darwin Local Court on 4 June 2026 for the offence of Careless Drive Cause Death.
Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference NTP2600038869.
Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au.
