Khairun Minha Quadri, a three-year-old toddler from Auburn in west Sydney, died after being hit by a car while playing on her driveway on Tuesday afternoon. Her mother described Khairun as loving and fond of spending time with her, adding that she was playing with a kitchen set when the incident occurred. The driver, 27-year-old Sandip Adhikari, appeared in court charged with negligent driving occasioning death and is under strict bail conditions until his next appearance on October 27.
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A three-year-old girl, Khairun Minha Quadri, died after being hit by a car in a communal driveway in Auburn, Western Sydney, around 2:05 pm on Tuesday. The incident occurred as the child was playing with a kitchen set outside her home; she was struck by a Range Rover entering the property. Paramedics rushed Khairun to Westmead Hospital, where she died from her injuries several hours later.
A 27-year-old man was taken to Auburn Hospital for mandatory testing and subsequently charged with negligent driving occasioning death. He will remain on bail until his next court appearance on October 27, under strict conditions including daily reporting to police and a ban on operating motor vehicles. The driver is not related to Khairun or her family and does not live at the address.
Forensic officers examined the Range Rover parked in the driveway as part of an ongoing investigation that includes a crime scene established by NSW Police. Neighbors reported hearing loud noises followed by shouting, indicating a sudden and tragic event.
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The family of a toddler hit by a car on the driveway of her home has remembered her as a 'charming and beautiful' girl.
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Khairun Minha Quadri died after being struck by a car at her home in Auburn, west Sydney, shortly after 2pm on Tuesday.
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She was rushed to Westmead Hospital where she tragically died from her injuries.
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Her mother, who was bringing in washing just metres from the collision, said her daughter loved to 'play like every other kid'.
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'She was very precious to us,' she told Nine.
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When asked what her favourite thing was about her daughter, the mother said: 'The way she used to laugh, walk.'
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Abdul Salman, a cousin of Khairun's father, told Newswire of the three-year-old: 'She was a very charming girl.'
'She was very fond of her mum.
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She never left her side.
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Khairun Minha Quadri (pictured of CCTV shortly before the crash) was hit and killed by a car on Tuesday afternoon
Khairun's mother described her as 'very precious' and said the toddler was playing on the driveway when she was struck
CCTV captured the little girl sitting on the driveway just moments before she was struck.
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The driver, 27-year-old Sandip Adhikari, appeared in Burwood Local Court on Wednesday after being charged with negligent driving occasioning death over the tragedy in Auburn less than 24 hours earlier.
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Flanked by several supporters, Adhikari attempted to shield his face from cameras with a sheet of paper as he left court.
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Of course I'm very sorry,' he told reporters when asked if he wanted to apologise to the girl's grieving family.
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Adhikari will remain on bail until his next court appearance on October 27.
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He has not yet entered a plea.
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His lawyer, Danny Eid, described the incident as a 'very, very sad case' while speaking on behalf of his client outside court.
'He's very, very stressed and worried about the family, worried about their welfare,' Mr Eid said.
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He's asked me to relay his deep sadness to the whole family who have lost a beautiful young child.'
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Sandip Adhikari (above) has been charged with negligent driving occasioning death
Khairun's mother said she was daughter was playing with a kitchen set when she was hit by the car
As part of his strict bail conditions, Adhikari must report to police every day and is banned from operating a motor vehicle.
It is understood that Adhikari is not related to Khairun but lives in a granny flat at the back of the property.
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Police spent much of Tuesday afternoon in the cordoned-off street as they examined the crime scene.
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Forensic officers were seen closely examining and photographing a Range Rover parked in the driveway.
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The girl's heartbroken mother told reporters off-camera on Wednesday that her daughter was playing with a kitchen set when tragedy struck.
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'She used to always go to the playgrounds and we would find kids' play things around here,' a family friend told Sunrise.
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She was just three years old, not saying much of the world.
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'Whenever we came to visit, she was always very happy.'
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Neighbours recalled seeing Khairun playing outside the home (above) often
Shocked neighbours often saw the little girl playing outside with her older brother.
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It's very sad because I'm a mother, so I hear the girl dying is very sad,' one told the ABC.
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The circumstances leading up to the crash remain under investigation.
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Anyone with information or relevant footage is urged to contact Auburn Police or Crime Stoppers.
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