A 5-year-old who was killed after he was struck by a pickup truck in Miami-Dade County was identified on Tuesday, deputies said.

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According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the boy was identified as Garrett Leonard.

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Deputies said the incident happened on Friday in the area of 166th Street and 177th Avenue near the Miami Motocross Park

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Leonard was riding his bicycle between cars when he was hit by a truck.

He was then pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators said the driver remained at the scene and cooperated.

No arrests have been made as the investigation remains active.

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