Pedestrian seriously injured after being hit by vehicle on Stuart Highway in Berrimah

A 45-YEAR-OLD man has been seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle when he got off a bus and tried to cross the road in Berrimah

A pedestrian has been seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle when he got off a bus and tried to cross the road in Berrimah

A 45-year-old man has been seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle in Berrimah on Thursday evening.

The incident occurred about 5.15pm at the Northcrest intersection on the Stuart Highway.

A St John Ambulance spokeswoman said the pedestrian involved was taken to Royal Darwin Hospital in a critical condition where he remains.

A NT Police spokeswoman said the man had sustained serious head and abdominal injuries.

It is believed he was hit by a 4WD vehicle and was alone at the time.

Police said the man got off a bus and attempted to walk across the road when he was hit.

The 25-year-old driver stopped to help the man.

He was subjected to roadside tests for alcohol and drugs and returned negative results.

Police said he is helping police with inquiries.

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The incident resulted in a road closure being put in place for the inbound lanes on Stuart Highway between Berrimah Road and Tivendale Road, including the intersection into the Northcrest housing development.