Police Request Tips on Darwin Pedestrian Fatality

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information in relation to a fatal crash involving a pedestrian that occurred in Ludmilla early this morning.

About 1:20am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle inbound on Bagot Road, near the intersection of Nemarluk Drive.

Emergency services responded and an adult female was declared deceased at the scene.

The incident is currently being investigated as a hit and run, as the alleged driver involved failed to stop at the scene or report the incident to police.

A crime scene has been established, and both inbound and outbound lanes of Bagot Road between Nemarluk and Fitzer Drive are expected to remain closed for the duration of the morning.

Major Crash and Crime Detectives are appealing for witnesses of the crash, or anyone who may have dashcam or CCTV footage from the area between 12:30am - 1:30am, to make contact on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25351525.

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 2025 now stands at 38.

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