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8-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured After Being Struck by SUV in Sydney

The child remains in critical condition as police investigate the circumstances of the accident in Hornsby Heights.

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Overview

  • An 8-year-old girl was hit by a Holden SUV on Sommerville Road in Hornsby Heights, Sydney, on Sunday morning.
  • The incident occurred just after 10:40 am, leaving the child unconscious and suffering from head injuries.
  • Paramedics treated the girl on-site before she was airlifted to Westmead Children's Hospital in critical condition.
  • The driver of the SUV was uninjured and underwent mandatory testing at Hornsby Hospital as part of the investigation.
  • NSW Police have established a crime scene and are urging witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues.