Northern Territory Police are continuing to investigate a fatal crash that occurred in Pine Creek yesterday afternoon.
Around 4:20pm, police received reports of a 2-vehicle collision that occurred approximately 20km north of Pine Creek on the Stuart Highway.
It is believed a southbound blue Landcruiser, carrying a 16-year-old female, 19-year-old male and an as of yet unknown male, collided with a northbound beige Landcruiser carrying a 57-year-old male and a 50-year-old female.
Upon emergency services arrival, the 19-year-old male was declared deceased at the scene with all other parties conveyed to hospital in varying conditions.
Detective Senior Sergeant Brendan Lindner, “Both the 16 and 57-year-old drivers tested negative for alcohol and bloods were obtained to determine the presence of any drugs.
“At this early stage of the investigation, Major Crash detectives have an understanding of how and why this head-on crash occurred but are appealing for witnesses familiar with the occupants of the southbound Landcruiser to provide statements.”
Major Crash Investigation Unit are investigating and the Stuart Highway has since reopened.
Anyone with information about the crash or those involved is urged to contact police on 13144 and quote NTP2400052051.
