40-year-old man remains in critical condition after being hit by car in Yarrawonga

A 40-year-old man remains in a critical condition at Royal Darwin Hospital after being hit by a car in Darwin’s outer suburbs on Monday night.

A 40-year-old man is still considered to be in a critical condition after being hit by a car in a Top End suburb on Monday night.

NT Police Northern Watch Commander Scott Lewis said police were alerted to a pedestrian struck by a car on Thorngate St, Yarrawonga about 7.40pm Monday.

He said police and St John Ambulance provided the initial response to a 40-year-old man, who was then taken to Royal Darwin Hospital in a critical condition, where he remains.

He said a crime scene was established with major crash attending.

He said the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and was helping police with inquiries.

“The matter is still being investigated,” he said.

An NT Health spokesman said the 40-year-old remained in a critical condition at Royal Darwin Hospital on Wednesday morning.

Manhunt over after three prisoners escape in three days

A Darwin prisoner allegedly gave hospital staff the slip, making him the third criminal escapee in three days.

Assistant Commissioner Bruce Porter confirmed 29-year-old Roy Young absconded from custody at Royal Darwin Hospital on Monday.

“He is currently under sentence at the Correctional Services.

“However, he was in the care of the Royal Darwin Hospital and nursing staff because he was on a general leave permit due to a medical condition,” Mr Porter said.

NT Police confirmed Mr Young was arrested on Tuesday, thanking members of the public who helped late him.

Mr Porter said Young was a low security prisoner, with links to the Greater Darwin area.

“He was in jail for revocation of parole,” Mr Porter said.

“There are no concerns to the public in relation to this person.”

Young’s alleged hospital vanishing act comes as two other alleged escapees have been captured.

NT police confirmed Jamie Lauder, 20 and Justin Roberts, 23, were arrested in Palmerston on Monday.

Jamie Lauder, 20, escaped Holtze prison June 2023

The pair allegedly fled the Darwin Correctional Facility low-security compound on Saturday night, sparking a three-day manhunt.

Detectives from Serious Crime, Dog Operations, general duties and CCTV operators were able to locate the pair on Monday.

They are expected to return to the custody of Corrections on Monday.

Justin Roberts 23, escaped from Holtze prison June 2023