Toddler Dies After Being Hit By Car At Rathmines

 BY IAN CROUCH

An investigation is continuing into the tragic death of a toddler at a Rathmines home.

Emergency services and the Hunter's Westpac Rescue helicopter were called to Rosemary Row just before 2.30pm on Monday to reports a toddler had been hit by a vehicle in a driveway.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the little girl died at the scene.

A 38-year-old man was taken to the John Hunter Hospital for mandatory testing.

Police are investigating whether the little girl silently followed her father out of the home before being stuck by the family car as he was exiting the driveway.

The scene where a 22-month-old girl died at Rathmines Picture dailymail.co.uk

Man To Face Court Over Death Of Singleton Toddler 16 Years Ago

BY IAN CROUCH

A man is due to face court today (Tuesday 28 September, 2021) charged with manslaughter over the alleged death of a toddler at Singleton 16 years ago.

21-month-old Jordan William Thompson was found unresponsive when his mother returned from running errands in March 2005.

He'd been left in the care of her then partner.

Jordan's mother rushed him across the road to Singleton Hospital but he could not be revived.

Police were told Jordan was found face down in a bathtub, however a post mortem found high levels of anti-depressant medication in his system.

After a $100,000 reward was offered for information, detectives arrested a 49-year-old man at a Doonside home on Monday afternoon.

He's been refused bail to face Blacktown Local Court today.

Police arrested a 49-year-old man at Doonside in Sydney's west

Police Investigate Toddler Death at Tarro

BY IAN CROUCH

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a toddler at Tarro.

Police and paramedics were called to a home on Burgess Parade at about 5.30pm yesterday to find a 20 month old girl extremely unwell.

She was rushed to the John Hunter Hospital but couldn't be revived.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.