Girl injured in fail-to-stop crash at Liverpool

An investigation is underway following a fail-to-stop crash that left a girl injured in Sydney's south west overnight.

About 7.15pm (Tuesday 30 March 2021), emergency services were called to Hoxton Park Road at Liverpool, near Gill Avenue, after reports a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.

Police were told a 10-year-old girl was crossing the road at traffic lights, when she was hit by a vehicle and knocked onto the roadway.

It is alleged the driver had travelled through the intersection against a red light.

The vehicle, described as a black Audi SUV, continued west along Hoxton Park Road. The driver did not stop to offer assistance.

The girl was taken to Westmead Children's Hospital in a stable condition with possible leg and hip injuries.

Officers attached to Liverpool City Police Area Command commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or have mobile phone or dashcam footage, to contact Liverpool City Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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