Media release

Fatal crash – Berrimah

Police

Northern Territory Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash in Berrimah overnight.

At around 9:30pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a white Toyota Hilux had struck a male pedestrian as he crossed Berrimah Road between the cross-intersection Moo street and Dennis Court.

The driver remained at the scene and returned negative results for both alcohol and drugs.

Police and St John Ambulance attended and commenced resuscitation efforts; however, the man was declared deceased at the scene.

A crime scene was established, and Berrimah Road was closed overnight while detectives from the Major Crash Investigation Unit examined the scene. The road has since been reopened. 

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are continuing, including the formal identification of the deceased.

Anyone who was in the area around the time of the crash, or witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to police, is urged to contact police on 131 444, quoting reference number NTP2600085110.