A 31-year-old man was severely injured in what Northern Territory Police say was a “deliberate” hit-and-run in Katherine.
The man was hit when attempting to cross the Stuart Hwy at the intersection of Giles St while pushing a shopping trolley at 2.30am on Saturday.
“As the vehicle neared, the driver deliberately drove towards the pedestrian, striking him,” police said.
The 31-year-old man was transferred to Royal Darwin Hospital with serious injuries.
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Northern Territory Police are searching for the driver.
They described the car involved as a white Holden Colorado with NT registration CE85VO.