A woman is in a critical condition following an alleged hit and run in Palmerston overnight (July 15).
It’s alleged a 20-year-old woman was hit by a red four-wheel-drive at around 11.30 last night on Emery Avenue in Gray.
Police allege the car failed to stop following the incident, leaving the scene immediately after.
The 20-year-old has been taken to the Royal Darwin Hospital in a critical condition with significant head injuries.
A short time later a 36-year-old man contacted authorities, providing them with his location.
After testing positive to a roadside breath test, police arrested the man.
He’s expected to be charged with a string of offences including driving with a high-range breath alcohol concentration.
The vehicle allegedly involved in the incident has been seized for a forensic examination.
Police Watch Commander Molloy says “Drivers have a legal obligation to stop and render assistance in these circumstances, and it’s disheartening that the driver didn’t do so.”
Anyone with information is being asked to contact police on 131 444 and quote reference number NTP2400068649.
