A little girl has died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a road with her mother in Sydney’s west last night.
Police say that at around 7.20pm on Wednesday, emergency services responded to reports that two pedestrians had been hit by a Toyota Tarago on Rooty Hill Road North, Plumpton.
The pedestrians were a 37-year-old woman and her five-year-old daughter.
“They were conveyed by NSW Ambulance paramedics to Westmead Hospital with the woman being in a serious but stable condition and the child in a critical condition,” NSW Police said in a statement.
The child later died at Westmead Hospital.
“The 64-year-old male driver was taken to Westmead Hospital for mandatory testing. He is currently assisting police with inquiries.”
Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800-333-000.
