December 31, 2024

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Incident Overview

A 74-year-old man has died in hospital following a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Christmas Day south of Darwin. The incident happened on Wednesday evening, December 25, 2024, and has brought the Northern Territory’s road toll to a grim milestone, marking the worst year for road fatalities in over a decade.

Location and Time

The crash occurred just after 7:00 pm on Wheewall Road in Berry Springs, a rural area located south of Darwin, Northern Territory.

Vehicle Involved

The crash involved a single vehicle, the make and model of which were not specified in the report.

Crash Description

The 74-year-old man was driving on Wheewall Road when his vehicle crashed. The specific details of how the crash occurred are not yet available, as the incident is under investigation.

Injuries/Fatalities

The driver sustained critical injuries in the crash and was transported to Royal Darwin Hospital, where he tragically succumbed to his injuries and died on Monday, December 30, 2024.

Emergency Response

Paramedics attended the scene and provided initial treatment to the driver before transporting him to the hospital.

Investigation

Northern Territory Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the crash and will prepare a report for the coroner.

Community Impact

This tragic incident has cast a somber shadow over the Christmas period and has contributed to the already concerning road toll in the Northern Territory. The man’s death marks the 60th road fatality in the territory this year, the highest number in over a decade.

Contributing Factors

The contributing factors to the crash are still under investigation.