The Northern Territory Police Force has charged two men following a fatal vehicle crash on Victoria Highway that killed a 37-year-old male, in the vicinity of Timber Creek, on 27 May 2026.
A 27-year-old Victorian man was arrested at Melbourne International Airport by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) in conjunction with the Victorian Police Service on 10 June 2026. He was charged with dangerous driving causing death and recklessly endangering life.
He faced an initial hearing in Victoria before being bailed to appear before the Darwin Local Court on Monday, June 15.
A 41-year-old Darwin-based man was arrested on 12 June 2026 and charged with dangerous driving causing death and recklessly endangering life and was bailed to appear before the Darwin Local Court on Monday, June 15.
Police are appealing for any witnesses who may have information relevant to this incident to come forward. Anyone who was travelling on Victoria Highway in the vicinity of Timber Creek on 27 May 2026 and has dashcam footage that may assist the investigation is urged to contact police.
Anyone with information relevant to the incident is urged to contact NT Police on 131 444 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or at crimestoppers.com.au and quote job reference NTP2600051324.
