Two children have been taken to hospital after being hit by a 4WD at Umina Beach in the early evening on February 17.
Just after 7pm emergency services were called to the intersection of Sydney Ave and Ocean Beach Rd, following reports a 4WD and a pushbike had collided.
A 12-year-old boy – who was being carried on the handlebars – sustained multiple injuries and was airlifted to the Sydney Children’s Hospital in a critical condition.
The rider – an 11-year-old boy – sustained leg injuries and is in a stable condition in Gosford Hospital.
Neither child was wearing a helmet.
The driver of the 4WD – a 59-year-old woman – was not injured and was taken to Gosford Hospital for mandatory testing.
Officers attached to Brisbane Water Police District established a crime scene and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash has commenced.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam of the incident is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Verified source: Media release, Feb 18, 2023, NSW Police