April 16, 2026

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Incident Overview
A four-year-old boy has died after being hit by a vehicle on a quiet suburban street in Dubbo, in western New South Wales. The child was treated at the scene and taken to Dubbo Base Hospital, where he died a short time later.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026 (6:40pm)
  • Location: Suburban street north-east of Dubbo CBD, Dubbo, NSW

Vehicles Involved

  • One vehicle (type not stated) involved in a collision with a child pedestrian

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • Four-year-old boy, Dubbo, pedestrian — treated at the scene, taken to Dubbo Base Hospital, died a short time later
  • Injuries:
    • No other injuries reported

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services were called about 6:40pm and paramedics treated the child at the scene.
  • The boy was transported to Dubbo Base Hospital, where he later died.
  • Police established a crime scene at the location while inquiries were carried out.

Police Investigation
Police have established a crime scene and specialist officers were called in to assist with the investigation. A 24-year-old woman was arrested at the scene and taken to Dubbo Base Hospital for mandatory testing, before being released pending further inquiries.

  • Charges laid, if any: Not stated
  • Court appearances: Not stated

Community Impact
The death has prompted a police appeal for information and has affected the local Dubbo community, with the incident occurring on a quiet suburban street near the CBD.

Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone with information, including dashcam or mobile phone footage, to contact Crime Stoppers or Dubbo Police.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.