Fundraiser launched for little Islah who tragically died after she was hit by a ute outside school while playing on her scooter
The five-year-old girl who was killed when riding a scooter home from school has been identified, as the ‘completely shattered’ family deal with the devastating loss.
The girl named Islah was hit by a ute coming out of a driveway on Clower Avenue in the northwestern Sydney suburb of Rouse Hill as she was returning home just before 4pm on Thursday.
The tragedy happened near Rouse Hill Public School.
Paramedics treated the girl at the scene before she was rushed to Westmead Children’s Hospital in critical condition but doctors were unable to revive her.
A GoFundMe has been launched to help Islah’s mother Sarah and family.
Family friend Jessica Rose who organised the fundraiser, said the day Islah died was supposed to be just another ‘normal afternoon’.
‘Our sweet girl was riding her little scooter on the footpath excited to get home, when the unimaginable happened,’ Ms Rose said.
‘She was hit by a car driving out of a driveway. Paramedics attended onsite where she was rushed to hospital and fought so hard, but tragically, she didn’t make it and heaven gained an angel.’
Islah, a five-year-old girl, was hospitalised in critical condition after being hit by a ute in Rouse Hill on Thursday afternoon
Islah died as a result of her injuries and a GoFundMe has since been launched to support her family
Emergency services were called to scene shortly before 4pm on Thursday
Ms Rose said the loss of Islah had left her family ‘completely shattered’.
‘There are no words to describe the pain of losing such a beautiful, happy, and innocent little girl,’ she wrote.
‘She was cheeky and full of life, always smiling, always laughing, and brought so much light to everyone who knew her, we will never get to see her grow up and see the woman she would become.’
Islah’s mother, who was raising the child on her own, was ‘absolutely heartbroken’, Ms Rose added.
‘No parent should ever have to plan their child’s funeral. She’s struggling to cope not only with the grief but also with the overwhelming costs that come with this tragedy.’
Any funds raised by the GoFundMe will be split between funeral expenses and to cover living costs as the mum takes time off work.
Family friend, Jessica Rose, said the day Islah died was supposed to be just another ‘ normal afternoon’
The driver of the ute which hit Islah was taken to hospital for mandatory testing
Police have established a crime scene at the site as investigations continue
The driver of the ute which hit Islah, a 43-year-old man, was taken to Westmead Hospital for mandatory testing.
A crime scene has been established and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Both the ute and the scooter have been seized for forensic examination.
Anyone with information or dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.
