NT road toll: Woman killed in fatal road strike, NT police investigating Berrimah incident

A 60-year-old woman was killed in a fatal pedestrian strike, bringing the total lives lost on NT roads this year to 59 ahead of Christmas. The Prime Minister in Darwin has issued a reminder to motorists.

NT police are investigating a fatal incident after a pedestrian was struck by a car on a busy Top End road.

Police received reports around 7.35pm on Monday a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle in the inbound lanes of the Stuart Highway near Tivendale Road, Berrimah.

The pedestrian, a 60-year-old woman, suffered critical injuries and died at the scene, police said.

NT Police in a statement said the 26-year-old driver had stopped at the scene, tried to help the woman, and contacted emergency services.

NT Police confirmed the woman’s death brought the Territory’s road toll to 59 so far in 2024. Picture: Glenn Campbell

The driver tested negative for drugs and alcohol and he, and his passengers, are assisting with investigations, police said.

The lives lost on Northern Territory roads in 2024 now stands at 59.

Police have established a crime scene, and major crash detectives are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash, or who might have dashcam footage of the area of the Stuart Highway between the intersections with McMillans Road and Lagoon Road between 6.45pm and 7.45pm, to call 131-444 and quote NTP2400130891.

Speaking to media in Darwin on Tuesday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said motorists needed to be vigilant to help reduce the road toll.

“At Christmas, part of what we can do is give a message to people that every tragedy on our road causes heartache to our loved ones,” he said.

“But when it occurs over the Christmas period it is particularly heartbreaking because that trauma comes back every Christmas, and reminds people of a tragedy at a time where we should be celebrating our relationships and our friendships.

“So I say to people: please drive safely this Christmas.”

Mr Albanese said it was important not to take risks, not drink or drug drive, and stay within the speed limit.

“Every year we see a spike in the road toll around Australia during this time because there are more people on the roads and there are some people on the roads who are less familiar with where they’re driving as well,” he said.

“If you’re not used to driving on a road in the Territory, if you’re from a southern state, be cautious.

“Be risk averse, is my message to Australians over this period.”