An 18-month-old girl tragically lost her life after being struck by a vehicle in a residential driveway in Villawood, a suburb in western Sydney. The incident occurred around midday, prompting immediate response from emergency services.
Paramedics arrived promptly to provide care to the injured child, who was subsequently transported to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead in critical condition. Unfortunately, despite the efforts of medical staff, she was pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
Authorities have indicated that a 28-year-old woman was driving the car involved in the incident. Following the accident, she was taken to Westmead Hospital for obligatory testing related to the crash.
An investigation is underway, and a report is set to be compiled for the coroner to review the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking event.