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Man, 35, dies in single vehicle rollover on Carpentaria Highway

A 35-YEAR-OLD man has died after a single vehicle highway rollover

A 35-year-old man has died after a single vehicle rollover on the Carpentaria Hwy
A 35-year-old man has died after a single vehicle rollover on the Carpentaria Hwy

A 35-YEAR-OLD man has died after a single vehicle rollover on the Carpentaria Hwy.

The man was found by a passing motorist who helped him while waiting for police to arrive.

The motorist spotted the victim’s overturned car about 8.30pm Thursday.

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Police said it appeared the man had been thrown from the car.

The man sustained serious injuries, but was conscious when the passer-by stopped to help.

Elliott police, health clinic staff and fire and emergency response crews attended the scene and the driver was taken back to the local clinic for treatment.

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Tragically he succumbed to his injuries and died earlier this morning.

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are continuing and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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The man’s death brings the Territory road toll to 15 compared to 28 this time last year.

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