Police have charged a 45-year-old man in relation to a crash that occurred in Alice Springs yesterday.

Detective Senior Sergeant John Worrall of the Major Crash Unit said a 26-year-old man was transported to Alice Springs Hospital but passed away later that day.

The 45-year-old male has been charged with:

Dangerous drive cause death

Hit and run

High range drink driving

Drive disqualified

Police have refused bail and he will appear in Alice Springs Magistrates Court at a later date.