One-year-old dies after being hit by car near Ballarat, Victoria
The one-year-old was in critical condition and had been flown to hospital before dying.
A one-year-old girl died in hospital after being hit by a car on Vermont Road in Smythesdale. Emergency services were called at about 1:20pm after reports that an infant was hit by a car.
The child was in critical condition. She had been flown to The Royal Children's Hospital.
Police are investigating the circumstances of the incident. A Victoria Police spokesperson confirmed a report will be prepared for the coroner.
Smythesdale is a town of about 1,800 people, roughly 25 kilometres from Ballarat.
- 1:20pm
- Time of call
- About 1,800 people
- Town population
- Roughly 25 kilometres
- Distance from Ballarat
Why it mattersPolice will prepare a report for the coroner.
AustraliaVictorians will only get an official account of the cause after the coroner's review.
Corroborated byperthnow.com.au·thenightly.com.au
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