KENT COUNTY, Mich. — A 5-year-old child died in the hospital after being hit by a pickup truck on Sunday morning in Algoma Township, according to the Kent County Sheriff's Office (KCSO).

Deputies said just after 10:30 a.m., KCSO and first responders were called to the 9100 block of Lady Lauren Drive for a report that a child had been hit by a vehicle.

KCSO said the child was in the roadway of a small residential loop when a pickup truck rounded the bend and hit them.

Life-saving measures began at the scene and the 5-year-old child was taken to a local hospital. Deputies said despite efforts, the child died.

The driver of the pickup truck stayed at the scene and spoke with responding deputies.

The crash is being investigated by KCSO's Traffic Safety Unit.

"This is a painful and tragic

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