Young boy, 12, fighting for life after he was struck by a 4WD at Umina on NSW Central Coast
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A 12-year-old boy fights for his life after he is hit by a 4×4 while sitting on the handlebars of his friend’s bike.
- Incident occurred in Umina on the central coast of New South Wales
- The boy was sitting on the handlebars of a friend’s bike.
- He is in critical condition at the hospital.
- The 11-year-old cyclist also suffered injuries.
A boy fights for his life in the hospital after he is hit by a 4×4 while sitting on the handlebars of his friend’s bike on the Central Coast.
Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Sydney Ave and Ocean Beach Rd, Umina Beach, following reports that a 4WD and a bicycle collided around 7pm on Friday.
A 12-year-old boy, who was being carried on the handlebars, suffered multiple injuries and was airlifted to Sydney Children’s Hospital in critical condition, police said.
A 12-year-old boy, who was being carried on the handlebars of his friend’s bicycle, sustained multiple injuries and was airlifted to Sydney Children’s Hospital in critical condition after a collision with a 4WD.
The cyclist, an 11-year-old boy, suffered leg injuries and is in stable condition at Gosford Hospital.
Police confirmed that none of the children were wearing helmets at the time of the accident.
The driver of the 4WD, a 59-year-old woman, was not injured and was taken to Gosford Hospital for a mandatory test.
Officers attached to the Brisbane Water Police District established a crime scene and began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
As investigations continue, anyone with information or dashcam of the incident is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.