The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the Katherine region yesterday afternoon.

Around 3:40pm, police received reports of a single vehicle collision on the Buntine Highway, approximately 45 kilometres south of the Victoria Highway intersection.

The 46-year-old male driver and sole vehicle occupant was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A report will be prepared for the NT Coroner. 

Police urge anyone with information to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25160362.

The number of lives lost on Territory roads now stands at 19.