Five-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Struck by Ute While Riding Scooter – Rouse Hill, Sydney NSW – 30 October 2025

Incident Overview
A five-year-old girl has died after being struck by a Toyota HiLux ute while riding her scooter along a footpath in Sydney’s west on Thursday afternoon, October 30, 2025.

Emergency services were called to Clower Avenue, Rouse Hill, at approximately 3:45 pm following reports that a child had been hit outside Rouse Hill Public School.

Paramedics treated the young girl at the scene before she was transported in critical condition to Westmead Children’s Hospital, where she later died from her injuries.

The driver of the HiLux, a 42-year-old man, was taken to Blacktown Hospital for mandatory testing. Police have seized both the ute and the scooter for forensic examination as investigations continue.

“Police were told the little girl was riding on the footpath outside Rouse Hill Public School when she was struck by the vehicle.” — NSW Police / 7NEWS

Location and Time

• Crash Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025 (approximately 3:45 pm)
• Location: Clower Avenue, near Rouse Hill Public School, Rouse Hill, Sydney, New South Wales

Vehicles Involved

• Toyota HiLux ute — driven by a 42-year-old man (seized for forensic analysis)
• Child’s scooter — belonging to the five-year-old victim (seized for examination)

Injuries/Fatalities

• Fatality:
  • Five-year-old girl — struck while riding her scooter on the footpath; died at Westmead Children’s Hospital after emergency treatment.
• Other Injuries:
  • Driver of Toyota HiLux — uninjured but taken to Blacktown Hospital for mandatory testing.

Emergency Response

• Emergency crews arrived on scene shortly after 3:45 pm and found the child critically injured outside Rouse Hill Public School.
• Paramedics administered life-saving treatment before transporting her to Westmead Children’s Hospital.
• Despite efforts, the girl succumbed to her injuries a short time later.
• Police established a crime scene and closed Clower Avenue as forensic crash investigators documented the site.
• Both the vehicle and scooter were seized for examination to assist with crash reconstruction.

“A crime scene has been established as investigators work to piece together what happened.” — NSW Police

Police Investigation
The NSW Police Crash Investigation Unit is examining:

• The sequence of events leading up to the collision between the ute and scooter on the footpath.
• Whether speed, visibility, or driver distraction contributed to the incident.
• Possible safety issues surrounding school zone traffic management and pedestrian pathways.
• Eyewitness accounts and dashcam footage from vehicles in the vicinity between 3:30 pm and 4:00 pm.

Investigators have confirmed that no arrests or charges have been made at this stage, and the driver is assisting police.

Community Impact
The tragedy has deeply affected the Rouse Hill community, with tributes being laid near the crash site outside Rouse Hill Public School. Parents and teachers described the event as heartbreaking, highlighting concerns over pedestrian safety in busy school zones.

Local authorities and school representatives are urging drivers to take extra care near crossings and footpaths during pickup hours.

“It’s just devastating — a child was doing something so simple, so normal, and this happened outside a school.” — Local parent (7NEWS)

Appeal for Information
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact:

• Crime Stoppers NSW: Call 1800 333 000 or submit information online at [www.crimestoppers.com.au](https://www.crimestoppers.com.au)
• NSW Police Crash Investigation Unit: Provide footage or statements directly to investigators.