A young child has died after being hit by a car in western Sydney

A little boy has died in hospital after being hit by a car while crossing the road in Sydney’s west.

Emergency services rushed to Richmond Road in Doonside just before 1pm.

The six-year-old boy who was crossing the road, was found with critical injuries after being struck by the car.

Paramedics treated the child at the scene before he was taken to the Children’s Hospital at Westmead.

However, the young boy sadly passed away soon after.

The driver of the car assisted police with the investigation.

A crime scene was established and has been examined by the Crash Investigation Unit.

The cause of the crash is yet to be determined.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, has details or dashcam footage, is urged to contact police.