Mr Davidson did not appear on screen at Parramatta Bail Court on Sunday, where he was represented by Legal Aid solicitor Danilo Rajkovic. On the evening of February 1, 2020, Abdallah siblings Antony, 13, Angelina, 12, and Sienna, eight, together with their cousin Veronique Sakr, 11, went for a stroll to … Four died and a fifth was taken to The Children's Hospital at Westmead in a critical condition and is in a coma. Two others are in hospital in a stable condition. "Tragedies do occur, but in my time in policing, this is one of the most tragic, involving young children dying in a very tragic circumstance," he said, "It is hard to imagine the grief that the family is going through at the moment.". Your web browser is no longer supported. The crash happened on Bettington Road, among the primary roads with Oatlands A huge team of mourning good friends and family members collected at the enclosed scene The targets’ family members are thought to be participants of the neighborhood Maronite Christian area. "Veronique was a vibrant 11 year old girl, full of life, love and had a maturity well beyond her young years. From the backyard of her home, Margret Primc was able to see across Oatlands Golf Course to the Bettington Road crash scene and ran to help when she heard a little girl scream. Four children have been killed and a fifth is in a critical condition following a pedestrian crash in Sydney’s north-west today. Veronique will remain in our hearts always," the statement said. "Words cannot describe the pain we feel for all the families impacted by this tragedy. Siblings Antony Abdallah, 13, Angelina Abdallah, 12, Sienna Abdallah, eight, and their 11-year-old cousin Veronique Sakr were killed. To improve your experience. When I leave Bettington Road, Oatlands at 8.45pm – the site of last Saturday’s horrific accident where Sienna (8), Angelina (12) and Antony Abdallah (13) and Veronique Sakr (11) were killed by the car of an allegedly drunk driver – Danny and Leila Abdallah are still there. The group of children was allegedly struck by a car which mounted a footpath on Bettington Road. Samuel William Davidson, 29-year-old, was allegedly behind the wheel of the out-of-control 4WD which ploughed into the group walking along Bettington Road in Oatlands, near Parramatta, last night at about 8pm. Ben Fordham. They did a fantastic job. The father of three children killed by an alleged high-range drink-driver in Sydney's north-west on Saturday night says he is "numb" at the loss of his children. "I also want to commend the support that the families and the neighbours and friends of those young children who were injured at the scene. "When the first crews arrived on scene they were met with carnage, a very, very difficult scene with a lot of chaos," he said. At the same time the children were walking down the footpath on Bettington Road, Oatlands, not far from their home, a driver, who was under the influence of drugs and alcohol, was speeding down the road in his ute. Veronique will remain in our hearts always.". ‘Say a prayer’: Avoid fundraisers for Oatlands crash victims says family friend. Police claim he had been drinking all day at a party when the accident occurred. Samuel William Davidson, 29, was allegedly behind the wheel of the dual cab 4WD Mitsubishi ute, with a 24-year-old male passenger also in the car. "The driver of the four-wheel-drive was subjected to a roadside breath test and returned a positive result. ... A vigil will be held tonight at 7pm at the accident scene on Bettington Road. "We are devastated by the tragic and senseless loss of our beautiful girl, Veronique," her family said in a statement released on Sunday afternoon. Ben Pike Urban Affairs Reporter @benpike00 2 min read "Antony is 13, very handsome boy. Antony, 13, Angelina, 12, and Sienna Abdallah, 9, and their cousin Veronique Sakr, 11, were all killed after a car ploughed into them on Bettington Road as they walked to their local shops at Oatlands, in Sydney’s north-west, on February 1 last year. City of Parramatta Council has installed a guardrail along the section of Bettington Road in Oatlands where four children were tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident on 1 February. Daniel Abdallah said his children - Antony, 13, Angelina, 12, and Sienna, 8 - were walking with other relatives down Bettington Road, Oatlands, about 8pm on Saturday when Samuel Davidson, 29, allegedly struck the group with his four-wheel-drive. "Obviously, it was a tragic scene that confronted emergency services last night," he said. Veronique brought us all such joy and will be forever remembered. Just before 8:00pm, emergency services were called to Bettington Road near the Oatlands Golf Club, where seven children had been hit by a 4WD allegedly driven by Samuel Davidson, 29. "Anthony's 13. The crash occurred on Bettington Road, one of the main thoroughfares through Oatlands – a suburb to the north-west of Parramatta Mr Joyce described the children’s death as a … "I'm numb, all I just want to say is please, drivers, be careful," Mr Abdallah told reporters. The four-wheel-drive involved in the collision at Oatlands. "Loved basketball. Mr Davidson's case was heard at Parramatta Bail Court this afternoon. After striking the children on the footpath, the driver continued to travel up the road for about 80 metres, before coming to a halt. Parramatta councillors called for an urgent meeting with local government officials to consider installing steel barriers along Bettington Road where the incident occurred. Yesterday, I lost three of my children," he said through tears. Community members are invited to join the family to pray and remember. Daniel Abdallah said his children - Antony, 13, Angelina, 12, and Sienna, 8 - were walking with other relatives down Bettington Road, Oatlands, about 8pm on Saturday when Samuel Davidson, 29, allegedly struck the group with his four-wheel-drive. Police said the children were on the footpath when a Mitsubishi Triton utility allegedly mounted the kerb and struck them. Very handsome boy," Mr Abdallah said. Prayer support: Almost 2000 people gather at a Rosary vigil organised by the Maronite community at the site where the Abdallah children died days after the crash. The children were believed to be going for ice cream when they were walking along Bettington Road in Oatlands, near Parramatta, about 8pm that night. Just before 8pm (Saturday 1 February 2020), emergency services were called to Bettington Road, Oatlands, following reports multiple pedestrians had been struck by a vehicle. Breath-tested at the scene, Mr Davidson allegedly returned a reading of .150. Sally Rawsthorne is a Crime Reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald. An 11-year-old is critically injured, and a 10-year-old and 13-year-old are in serious but stable conditions. Veronique's parents and brother released a statement late today paying tribute to their "beautiful girl". He woke up that morning and said, 'We're going to play this game for Kobe'. Oatlands car crash: Sliding doors moment that led to deaths of four children. "We would like to thank the emergency services, first responders and all who attended the tragic scene. The man, who was uninjured, was breath-tested following the incident and returned a reading of 0.150, three times above the legal limit. Mr Davidson was given a roadside breath test and allegedly returned a positive result. Many were distraught and in tears. The Abdallah children's mother, Leila, at the scene of the collision on Sunday.Credit:Edwina Pickles. I told them to go for a little walk, to stay together, you guys should be OK. Give them a little bit of independence. "These kids were just walking innocently, enjoying each others' company and this morning I woke up, I've lost three kids.". Accompanied by an entourage of family and friends on Tuesday afternoon, Bridget and Bob Sakr arrived at the Bettington Road site in Oatlands, in the city’s northwest, of where Samuel Davidson allegedly killed four children, including their daughter Veronique Sakr, 11, and injured three other children in a high-range drunk-driving incident last Saturday night. A man will appear in court today charged after four children were killed and three others were injured following a crash in Sydney’s north-west yesterday. As a mark of respect and to ensure safety for any mourners attending the site of the accident throughout the day, the Club will be closing the 12th hole for the duration of the day. The Abdallah children's mother, Leila, at the scene of the collision on Sunday. NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Michael Corboy said the incident was among the most difficult of his career. Footage captured of the crash appears to show the ute run a red light before speeding down Bettington Road, mounting the curb and striking the group of children. "Angelina she was my, MLH, my little helper. The families of four children killed in a horrific car crash at Oatlands in Sydney’s north west have issued a stinging rebuke to a man who wants a lifesaving barrier removed from the site. Children have been hit by a car whilst riding their bikes on Bettington Rd, Oatlands. "My heart goes out to those involved, their loved ones, friends and first responders.". There was an outpouring of emotion from distraught witnesses at the scene outside Oatlands Golf Club on Bettington Road, which has a speed limit of 50km/h. He loved basketball. Anything I needed, she had my back. An alleged drink-driver has been charged with manslaughter and more than a dozen other driving offences after the four children were killed. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. The childrens' cousin Veronique Sakr, aged 11, was also killed when the ute mounted the path. The four-wheel-drive involved in the collision at Oatlands.Credit:Nine News. They were all coming over to get babysat. The fourth child killed while bike riding on a Sydney footpath last night has been named as 11-year-old Veronique Sakr. Girl, 5, dies after being struck by car in Plumpton, Samsung launches new more affordable smartphones, Car's dramatic spin-out on NSW motorway caught on camera. Acting Assistant Commissioner Jason Joyce praised the efforts of emergency crews and witnesses to save the children. "My name is Daniel Abdallah. Rob Shehadie. Samuel William Davidson, 29, opened his first beer 13 hours before he lost control of his vehicle on Bettington Road in Sydney’s north west, police sources revealed. NSW extended the zero blood-alcohol limit to P … The Abdallah children attended local Anglican Schools, the Kings School for Anthony, … Rugby league stalwart’s heartbreaking tribute to cousin’s children killed in Oatlands tragedy Teenager tied up in elaborate $300 million drug syndicate The community is calling for the council to install signs and possibly speedbumps to be added on the strip of road. 03/02/2020. "Words cannot describe the pain we feel for all the families impacted by this tragedy. Sienna, Angelina and Antony Abdallah died in the collision on Saturday night. Daniel Abdallah, centre, is comforted on Sunday morning at the scene of the collision in Oatlands. Ian Turner who also lives on York Street said that his car was hit by a drunk driver on Bettington Road in 2016. These kids were just walking innocently, enjoying each others' company and this morning I woke up, I've lost three kids.". An 11-year-old boy and two girls – aged 10 and 13 – were also struck by the car. He did not appear in court and did not apply for bail, which was formally refused by magistrate John McIntosh. Mr Abdallah paid tribute to each of his children killed in the crash. "When the first crews arrived on scene, they were confronted with carnage," NSW Ambulance's Andrew McAlpine said. Officers from The Hills Police Area Command established a crime scene, which will be examined by specialist police from the Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit. Samuel William Davidson, 29, was allegedly three times over the legal blood alcohol limit when he was behind the wheel of the car. The three siblings and their cousin were killed when 29-year-old Samuel Davidson allegedly mounted the kerb on Bettington Rd at Oatlands and struck them with his Mitsubishi ute. Seven children were hit by the ute. More than a thousand people gathered for a vigil on Bettington Road, the scene of the crash, causing the road to be shut down for two hours. Veronique was in Year 6 at Santa Sabina College, the school announcing today they will be holding a memorial service in her honour. Just before 8pm (Saturday 1 February 2020), emergency services were called to Bettington Road, Oatlands, following reports multiple pedestrians had been struck by a vehicle. The crash occurred on Bettington Road, one of the main thoroughfares through Oatlands – a suburb to the north-west of Parramatta Earlier, the three siblings’ father, Danny Abdallah, 41, addressed the media saying his children ‘were in a better place.’ Mr Abdallah's children Antony, 13, Angelina, 12 and Sienna, 9, were killed in the crash. 'They were just walking on the footpath': Four children killed, one critical in Sydney crash. Residents from the surrounding streets joined the crowd in Bettington Road, Oatlands, to pray a Rosary for the souls of … Three others, all related, were injured. Alleged drink-driver Samuel Davidson is led away by police.Credit:Nine News, "I'm numb. He was arrested and taken to Castle Hill police station for a breath analysis," police said in a statement. The group was walking and riding their bikes to get ice cream when they were hit on the footpath near the Oatlands Golf Club. In February 2020, Abdallah children Sienna, 8, Angelina, 12, and Antony, 13, and their cousin Veronique Sakr, 11, were killed by Samuel Davidson when he ploughed into them on Bettington Road in Oatlands while the children were walking. The mom of three kids killed in a crash in Sydney has spoken about the affect of the tragedy forward of the one-year anniversary of their deaths. Earlier today, Danny Abdallah revealed three of his six children had been killed: Anthony, Angelina, and Sienna. Veronique had been spending Saturday night with her cousins and a babysitter when they were allegedly struck by a ute on Bettington Road in Oatlands, in Sydney's north-west, just before 8pm. NSW Police validated policemans were contacted us to a ‘pedestrian crash’ on Bettington Road in Oatlands at around 8pm on Saturday evening. "It was obviously very chaotic and very emotional, but they certainly assisted police to manage and process the crime scene as we need to do.". He has been charged with 20 offences, including four counts of manslaughter as well as dangerous driving occasioning death, dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, negligent driving, drink-driving and other offences. "A very difficult scene with obviously a lot of chaos.". The group was walking and riding their bikes to get ice cream when they were hit on the footpath near the Oatlands Golf Club. One child was riding a bike. There was an outpouring of emotion from distraught witnesses at the scene outside Oatlands Golf Club on Bettington Road, which has a speed limit of 50km/h. Later in the morning, the children's mother arrived at the scene of the crash, leaning on supporters to stand up and walk. Bettington Road Accident Site Many members would be aware that the tragic accident that killed 4 children adjacent to the golf course on 1st February 2020, has received a significant amount of media coverage in the last week. At the scene of the collision, Mr Abdallah spoke glowingly of his family as dozens of community members came to the destroyed fence on Bettington Road to lay flowers and hang crucifixes. A cousin, 11-year-old Veronique Sakr was the fourth child killed in the accident as the children walked along the Bettington Road footpath. Daniel Abdallah, centre, is comforted on Sunday morning at the scene of the collision in Oatlands.Credit:Sally Rawsthorne. He lost control of the vehicle around a bend and ended up mounting the curb, hitting the group of seven from behind. He was arrested at the scene and taken to Castle Hill Police Station for a breath analysis, which allegedly returned a reading of 0.150.