A man has been charged over the death of a three-year-old girl after she was hit by a car in western Sydney.

Emergency services were called to Normanby Road in Auburn shortly after 2pm on Tuesday following reports a child had been hit by a car while playing in a driveway.

The girl was rushed to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition, where she died several hours later.

The male driver, 27, was uninjured and was taken to Auburn Hospital for mandatory testing.

He was then taken to Auburn Police Station, where he was charged with negligent driving occasioning death.

He was bailed to appear in Burwood Local Court today on Wednesday.

It is understood that the man is not related to the girl. 

His relationship with the occupants of the home, and the circumstances leading to the crash, remain under investigation.

Police spent much of Tuesday afternoon in the cordoned-off street as they examined the crime scene.

Forensic officers were seen closely examining and photographing a Range Rover parked in the driveway.

A three-year-old girl died in hospital after being hit by a car in Auburn

A man has since been charged with negligent driving occasioning death

Anyone with information – including CCTV or dashcam footage – is urged to contact Auburn Police Area Command or Crime Stoppers.

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