A 3-year-old child was struck and killed by a pickup truck at a mobile home park in Cedar Springs Friday afternoon, according to the Kent County Sheriff's Office.

The tragic incident occurred around 4 p.m. at Northland Estates Mobile Home Park, where the child was hit by the pickup truck. Deputies and emergency crews arrived on scene quickly and began life-saving efforts, but the child died from severe injuries from the crash.

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and the driver of the pickup truck did not stay on scene.

"Our thoughts are with the child's family, loved ones, and the community during this incredibly difficult time. Incidents involving children are especially difficult for everyone involved, and we also recognize the police, firefighters, EMS personnel, and dispatchers who responded and worked this tragic scene," the sheriff's office said in a release.

The Kent County Sheriff's Office traffic safety unit and investigative unit are currently investigating the incident.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact detectives at 616-632-6125 or submit tips online at Kentcountymi.gov/tips.

Cedar Springs officials and community leaders have expressed their deepest condolences to the child's family.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and the Cedar Springs community during this heartbreaking time," said a Cedar Springs community representative.

The incident has raised questions about pedestrian safety in mobile home parks and residential areas with young children present.

This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.