LAKEVIEW, MI -- As the Amish community in Montcalm County mourned the loss of a 4-month-old baby from a pickup-buggy crash, officials renewed longstanding appeals for roadway safety.

The Amish community on Friday, Aug. 15 was expected to gather for the 4-month-old girl’s funeral.

“It’s very tragic what happened,” said John Macomber, pastor at Entrican Community Bible Church.

The church is located about six miles from the Montcalm Township scene where the crash happened.

“My heart goes out to the familes involved,” said Macomber, who doesn’t personally know the family but is very familiar with the Amish community.

“From the ones who lost a loved one to the guy who hit them. He also has to live with this the rest of his life,” Macomber said.

State police on Friday confirmed to MLive/Th

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