Infant Killed in Saginaw County Crash Near Kochville Township

I don't know what it is lately, but it feels like we've been hearing way too many stories involving children.

This one is especially heartbreaking.

A 6-month-old baby from Blanchard was killed in a crash Sunday night in Saginaw County.

6-Month-Old Baby Killed in Saginaw County Crash

Sadly, a 6-month-old baby from Blanchard was killed in the crash.

According to ABC 12, the child was riding in a Buick Encore with three other people when the SUV was struck by a pickup truck at the intersection of Pierce and Lawndale roads in Kochville Township.

A 26-year-old passenger was thrown from the SUV during the crash. The drivers of the pickup trucks reported minor injuries and did not require additional medical treatment.

How the Saginaw County Crash Happened

Investigators say the SUV failed to stop at the intersection of Pierce and Lawndale roads before being hit by a pickup truck.

Beyond that, there aren't a lot of answers right now. Authorities haven't released much additional information as the investigation continues.

Heartbreaking Detail Emerges After Saginaw County Crash

There's one detail from the sheriff's office report that makes this story even harder to process.

Investigators say the baby was found in a car seat, but they believe it may not have been installed correctly.

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That's all we know right now, and the investigation is ongoing.

It's always tough to hear about someone being killed in a car crash, but when it's a baby, it's a completely different kind of gut punch.

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