Former NRL player Masada Iosefa has died in a quad bike accident in rural Darwin.
NT Police said the former Penrith Panthers and Wests Tigers hooker was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Mckinlay Road in the suburb of Herbert last night.
A passer-by discovered the crash scene a little before 9:00pm and reported it to police who arrived shortly after.
Major Crash detectives investigating the crash said initial investigations indicated the 32-year-old died collided with a guard rail and rolled the bike after failing to successfully negotiate a bend.
NT Police said he was not wearing a helmet.
In a post on social media, former teammate Frank Pritchard remembered Mr Iosefa's "tough-as-nails" spirit.
"Words can't describe how I'm feeling right now," he said.
"Tough as nails, always went hard without any preservation for his body. Never took a step back to any situation.
"Always had my back from the get go. May you fly high now … until we meet again."
In a statement on Twitter, the Penrith Panthers paid tribute to the former player.
"Our thoughts are with Masada's family and friends," the club said.
A report is being prepared for the coroner.
