The Northern Territory Police Force arrested a 23-year-old male after returning a positive roadside drug test following a pedestrian strike in Katherine East last night.
About 8:20pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of a female pedestrian being struck by a vehicle along Maluka Drive after a female allegedly stepped out onto the road. The driver of the vehicle immediately stopped to render assistance.
Police arrived on scene and the driver underwent roadside alcohol and drug tests, where he returned a positive result for drugs. He was found to be unlicensed and was subsequently arrested for the purposes of a toxicology assessment.
The female pedestrian was conveyed to Katherine District Hospital by St John Ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigations remain ongoing into the crash.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, particularly those with dash cam footage, is urged to contact police on 131 444 and reference job number P25182020. You can make an anonymous report via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
