The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating a fatal crash that occurred near Timber Creek last night.
Around 9:30pm, police received information about a crash on the Victoria Highway and attended the scene, located seven kilometres west of Timber Creek.
Initial investigations indicated a vehicle containing two occupants travelling west swerved and travelled onto the wrong side of the road when it collided with a vehicle travelling east, causing both vehicles to roll several times.
Police attempted CPR on the 37-year-old male passenger of the first vehicle, however he was declared dead shortly after.
The 43-year-old male driver was conveyed to Royal Darwin Hospital via CareFlight with head injuries.
The 29-year-old male driver of the second vehicle was also conveyed to hospital via CareFlight with injuries.
The crash remains under investigation by the Major Crash Investigation Unit and local police.
Road delays are expected on the Victoria Highway near Timber Creek throughout today.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 or visit your local station. Please quote reference P26151961
The lives lost on Territory roads currently stands at 9.
