Tragedy Strikes in Pinelands: Woman Killed in Horror Crash on Stuart Highway
- A pedestrian has been killed in a devastating crash on the Stuart Highway in Pinelands, Northern Territory.
- The woman was hit by a car in the outbound lanes of the highway around 8pm on Saturday night.
- The driver stopped to call emergency services and has been cleared of any wrongdoing, but the community is left reeling from the tragedy.
In a heart-wrenching incident, a woman lost her life after being struck by a car on the Stuart Highway in Pinelands, Northern Territory. The tragic event occurred around 8pm on Saturday night, leaving the local community in shock.
The woman, whose identity has not been released, waswalking in the outbound lanes of the highway when she was hit by a vehicle. Emergency services were quickly called to the scene, but unfortunately, the woman’s critical injuries proved fatal.
The driver of the car, who has not been named, stopped at the scene and notified authorities. Following a thorough investigation, the driver was cleared of any wrongdoing and tested negative for drugs and alcohol.
The Stuart Highway was closed for a short period while police investigated the incident, but it has since reopened. Authorities are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.
This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the devastating consequences of accidents. The thoughts of the entire community are with the loved ones of the deceased woman.