A child has died after being struck by a vehicle in the state's central west.
About 6.40pm yesterday (Wednesday 15 April 2026), emergency services responded to reports that a child had been hit by a vehicle on Ingrid Place, Dubbo.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a 4-year-old boy at the scene where he was taken to Dubbo Base Hospital but died a short time later.
A crime scene was established and examined by specialist police.
A 24-year-old woman was arrested at the scene and taken to Dubbo Base Hospital for purpose of mandatory testing and was released from police custody pending further inquiries.
There were no reports of any other person being injured.
As investigations continue police are urging anyone with information about the matter – or may have any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – to contact Dubbo Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
