Young boy riding scooter seriously injured in car collision in Sydney

The 11yo was rushed to the hospital with serious head injuries.

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September 5, 2024 - 6:15AM

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An 11-year-old boy has been seriously injured after being hit by a car while riding his scooter in Sydney.

Emergency services were called to McMahon Gr in Glenwood at 4.40pm on Wednesday following reports of a young boy being hit by a car.

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The 11yo was riding his scooter in Sydney’s northwest when he collided with a red Corolla, NSW Police reported.

The boy reportedly suffered serious head injuries as a result of the crash, per 7News.

It is not known whether the boy was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

The 11yo was rushed to the Children’s Hospital in Westmead, where he remains in stable condition.

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The driver of the red Corolla, a 39-year-old woman, was not injured in the collision.

The boy was taken to the hospital with serious head injuries. Picture: 7News

Following the crash, the driver was subjected to a roadside breath test, which returned a negative result.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.