Woman dies in hospital after serious crash in Woodroffe, Palmerston
A woman has died in hospital after being hit by a car in the Northern Territory last week.
The 20-year-old pedestrian suffered critical head injuries when she was hit about 11.30pm on Emery Ave, Woodroffe in Palmerston on July 15.
Police said the alleged driver, a 36-year-old man, did not stop initially, however eventually pulled over and called emergency services.
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Police on Monday confirmed the 20-year-old woman had died in hospital.
“The Major Crash Investigation Unit has carriage of the incident and investigations are ongoing,” police said.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Originally published on 7NEWS
