The Northern Territory Police Force has made two arrests after a pedestrian was struck by a car at Tennant Creek this morning.
Shortly after 6am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that an adult female pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle on Paterson Street.
Police arrived to find the female unconscious and suffering visible head injuries. She was transported to hospital by St John Ambulance.
The vehicle, a white Holden Commodore sedan remained at the scene and the alleged driver was located nearby and arrested.
The 24-year-old male offender tested positive for alcohol and negative for drugs
The driver's Learners permit had expired in 2019.
The driver and his 21-year-old male passenger are currently being held in the Tennant Creek Watch House.
A crime scene was declared and one lane of Paterson Street was closed.
The Commodore was seized and the crime scene is currently being processed.
The victim remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 quoting reference number P26064350, or to report anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
