St Marys: Four-year-old killed after being hit by car indentified as ‘Ace’ in Sydney family fundraiser

An outpouring of grief has commenced as a four-year-old child that was hit and killed by a car on a suburban Sydney street has been identifed as a “most kind-hearted boy”.

The tragedy struck in Sydney western suburbs with the toddler passing away after being hit by the car on Monday afternoon.

At about 12.05pm, emergency services were called to Glossop Street, North St Marys, following reports a pedestrian had been hit by a car.

Officers attached to Nepean police area command arrived to find a four-year-old boy had been hit by a Ford Sedan.

The boy, who has been identified on a GoFundMe page as ‘Ace’, was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, however he died a short time later on route to hospital.

Family and friends have set up the fundraising page to assist the family with the funeral costs and while the family grieve “this unimaginable loss”.

“Ace was the sweetest, most kind-hearted boy, who loved to play with his cars and dinosaurs and spend time with the people who he loved. His bright light will not be forgotten and the world seems a darker without him,” the page says.

“He will be greatly missed by his mummy Tysha, daddy Blake and big sister Ari. Ace you will forever be the first thing they think of when they wake up and the last they remember before falling to sleep.”

The male driver involved in the incident was taken to Nepean Hospital for mandatory testing.

A crime scene has been established and police have commenced an investigation into the incident.

As investigation continue, police are urging anyone with dashcam footage, CCTV or information about the incident to contact Nepean Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.