Media release

Call for information – Dangerous driving – Coolalinga

Police

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to a motor vehicle crash that occurred in Coolalinga Sunday afternoon.

Around 3:05pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports that a white single cab utility turned right from the Coolalinga Central access road onto the Stuart Highway and proceeded the wrong way against the flow of traffic.

The utility then allegedly collided head-on with a white Toyota Prado, causing substantial damage to both vehicles.

Police attended the scene, and no medical treatment was sought from the vehicle occupants.

The 36-year-old male driver of the utility allegedly refused to provide a sample of breath for roadside testing and was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Drive manner dangerous
  • Fail to comply with breath test request
  • Fail to provide breath for analysis
  • Driver under the influence of alcohol

He was bailed with conditions to appear in Darwin Local Court on 21 October 2025.

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dash cam footage, to contact them on 131 444 and quote reference number NTP2500101796.

Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.