The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to a fatal crash involving a pedestrian in Alice Springs yesterday.
About 6:45pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a 49-year-old pedestrian, traveling in a mobility scooter in an easterly direction, had been struck by a north bound Toyota Prado on Telegraph Terrace.
The pedestrian is believed to have been crossing at a designated light controlled Pedestrian Crossing.
The 43-year-old female driver of the Prado stopped at the scene and was tested for alcohol and drugs, returning negative results.
Emergency services conveyed the victim to Alice Springs Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased.
A crime scene was established, and road diversions were in place until just after 3am this morning when the crime scene was closed.
Investigations remain ongoing.
Major Crash and Crime Detectives are appealing for witnesses of the crash, or anyone who may have dashcam or CCTV footage from the area to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P26136665.
Anonymous reports can be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/
The lives lost on Territory roads in 2026 now stands at 7.
