A child has died after being hit by a car in Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
The five-year-old boy was struck on Anzac Ave in Collaroy about 1.30pm Sunday.
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Police said he was taken to hospital in a critical condition but died later that evening
“Just before 1.30pm today, emergency services were called to Anzac Avenue at Collaroy, following reports of a crash,” NSW Police said in a statement.
“On arrival, officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command found a boy had been struck by a car.
“NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the five-year-old boy at the scene.
“He was taken to Sydney Children’s Hospital in a critical condition but died about 6pm that evening.”
Police said the driver of the vehicle, a 77-year-old man, was taken to Northern Beaches Hospital for mandatory testing.
A crime scene was established as specialist police investigated the incident.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Anyone who witnessed the crash, or has dash cam footage, is being asked to contact Crime Stoppers.