A 4-year-old girl is recovering in the John Hunter Hospital after being hit by a car at East Branxton.
Police say the girl was riding her bike on McMullins Road at abut 5.35pm on Tuesday when she was struck by a car.
Emergency services were called, including the Hunter's Westpac Rescue Helicopter with a Critical Care Paramedic and Doctor on board.
The Rescue Helicopter Service says the girl was treated for moderate injuries at the scene and transported by road ambulance to hospital in a stable condition.
Police say a 56-year-old man who was driving the car was uninjured and underwent a mandatory roadside breath test which allegedly returned a positive result.
The man was arrested and taken to Singleton Police Station where he underwent a secondary breath test which returned a negative result.
He was released and driven home by police.
Inquiries are continuing and anyone who may have witnessed the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
