The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating a fatal crash that occurred on the Stuart Highway earlier today.
Around 8:35am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received a report of a single vehicle crash on the Stuart Highway about 20 kilometres north of Erldunda. The vehicle involved was carrying two occupants and had allegedly rolled.
Emergency services responded and an adult male was declared deceased at the scene. The passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was conveyed to hospital for assessment.
A crime scene has been declared, and both lanes of the Stuart Highway remain closed while investigations are ongoing.
The closures are expected to remain until at least 5pm today and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Detectives from the Major Crash Investigation Unit urge anyone with information to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25257248.
The lives lost on Territory roads now stands at 29.
