Child Fatally Struck by Vehicle at Northland Estates

CEDAR SPRINGS — A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded Friday afternoon at Northland Estates Mobile Home Park, where a child was killed after being struck by a pickup truck.

Just after 4:00 p.m. on April 3, 2026, deputies with the Kent County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police, as well as Cedar Springs and Solon fire crews were sent to the park following a report of a child hit by a vehicle.

First responders arrived quickly and immediately began life-saving efforts, but despite those attempts, the child died from severe injuries sustained in the crash.

In the aftermath, investigators with the Kent County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Safety Unit and Investigative Division remained at the scene to piece together exactly what happened.

Kent County Sheriff's Office informed The Bugle that the investigation is still ongoing.

The child’s death has left family members and first responders grappling with a devastating loss. A spokesman with the sheriff's office noted that incidents involving children are especially difficult for everyone involved and also acknowledged the work of the deputies, firefighters, EMS personnel, and dispatchers who responded to the scene.