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83-year-old man killed in Katherine car crash

February 23, 2026 7:59 am in by
Image supplied by Jai Moss.

Investigations are continuing following a fatal single-vehicle crash in Katherine.

Police say a car veered off Florina Road near Katherine just before 8am on Friday (February 20), before crashing into a tree.

The driver and sole occupant of the car, an 84-year-old man, was taken to hospital in Darwin but passed away the following day.

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Initial indications suggest the man may have experienced a medical episode shortly before the incident.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage is being asked to contact police on 131 444.

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