Merrylands: Police plea for help after two pedestrians struck at Davies St

Police are appealing for information from the public — specifically the driver of a silver sedan — after two girls aged 11 and 13 were struck by a vehicle at Merrylands.

Police are continuing inquiries after two children were hit by a car at Merrylands.

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Police are appealing for information from the public — specifically the driver of a silver sedan — after two girls aged 11 and 13 were struck by a vehicle at Merrylands.

About 3pm yesterday, a black Holden Colorado was travelling south along Davies St Merrylands and collided with a white Toyota Corolla at the intersection at Morris St.

The collision caused the black utility to mount the kerb, hitting two pedestrians walking along Davies St.

Paramedics treated the girls who were in a serious but stable condition.

The pedestrians, a 13-year-old girl and an 11-year-old girl were rushed to the Children’s Hospital at Westmead in a serious but stable condition.

The driver of the white Corolla, a 44-year-old female, was taken to Westmead Hospital with minor injuries.

Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit officers attended and completed an investigation of the scene.

The driver of the black Colorado, a 51-year-old man, returned a negative breath test and is assisting police with their inquiries.

Police are appealing for information from the public who may have witnessed this incident. Specifically, the driver of a silver sedan that may have been at the intersection of Davies and Morris streets at the time of the crash.

Police inquiries continue.

Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.