A mother has died in front of her daughter after her car rolled backwards as she checked to see if her grocery bags were in the boot.
The mother, 58, had been driving to the shops in Castle Hill, in Sydney’s north-west, when the pair pulled over just short of an intersection at 3.30pm on Sunday.
Tragically, the mother was struck by the car in front of her daughter, 32, and brought to the ground, suffering critical head injuries.
It’s understood the daughter forgot to put the handbrakes of her Mazda CX7 on and was forced to watch her mother die in front of her.
The mother and daughter were checking the rear boot when the Mazda CX7 (pictured) rolled backwards
The tragic accident happened in Ambleside Drive in Castle Hill in Sydney’s northwest, near the intersection of Excelsior Road (pictured)
The driver’s mother died at the scene, despite desperate attempts to revive her.
One resident told the Hills Shire Times that a woman standing nearby could be heard yelling and was very distressed. He said she was being comforted by what looked to be her family and paramedics.
Another resident said she witnessed what looked like a passer-by trying to resuscitate the older woman before emergency services arrived.
The Mazda CX7 belonged to the mother, 9 News reported.
It’s understood the Mazda CX7 (pictured) belonged to the mother, who died at the scene
‘I can’t imagine what the daughter would be feeling,’ one neighbour told 9 News.
Ernesta Djahja added: ‘It’s so sad, it’s just a small mistake.’
The daughter was taken to Westmead Hospital for mandatory testing and be treated for shock.
Officers from The Hills Police Area Command established a crime scene and are investigating the fatality.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Local resident Ernesta Djahja (pictured) was saddened to hear about the tragedy