Authorities are looking into the death of a 2-year-old girl in south-central Michigan who left her house after her parents had put her to bed, leading to a tragic accident where a vehicle struck her.

The Michigan State Police confirmed that the incident occurred on the road adjacent to the girl’s home in Allen Township.

The toddler was hit along U.S. Highway 12 in a small area of Hillsdale County, as stated by the police on social media platform X.

At approximately 8:20 p.m. on Friday, state troopers responded to reports of a car hitting a pedestrian, discovering the child lying in the roadway.

A first responder was already at the scene, attempting to provide life-saving assistance, according to police reports.

Troopers reported that the parents had put the toddler to bed before she left the house

The girl was taken to a local hospital, where she sadly did not survive, as reported by the troopers.

Initial investigations indicated that after being put to bed by her parents, the little girl got out of bed and wandered outside while her parents tended to tasks around the house.

Somehow, she made her way onto the roadway and was struck by a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta driven by a 38-year-old resident of the town.

The identity of the child has not been released by the authorities.

YSL News has contacted the troopers for further information.

What led to the fatal accident involving the 2-year-old in Michigan?

Currently, no charges have been filed in connection with the incident, and there are no indications that substances such as alcohol played a role in the tragic event.

An autopsy for the child is planned, and the investigation is ongoing as of Wednesday.

If anyone witnessed the accident or has any information, they are encouraged to contact state troopers at 517-780-4580.

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for YSL News. You can  follow her on X @nataliealund.