A three-year-old girl killed in a devastating crash has been identified, as her grieving family shares heartbreaking memories of the loving child.

Esha had just been picked up from daycare and was walking home with her mother, grandmother and younger brother, when she was struck by a Nissan Navara on the corner of Lynfield Dr and Toohey St in Caboolture, about an hour north of Brisbane, about 6.47pm on Tuesday.

Paramedics treated Esha for critical injuries but she could not be saved.

Her grandmother, Amtus Akber, said the little girl was “full of life and full of energy”.

“She was a special child, a very, very loving child. Loveable and loving child,” she told 7NEWS.

“The way she loved you, the way she hugged you. “

Three-year-old Esha, remembered by her family as a ‘loving and energetic’ child.Three-year-old Esha, remembered by her family as a ‘loving and energetic’ child. Credit: 7NEWS CCTV captured the moments before the little girl was struck by the car.CCTV captured the moments before the little girl was struck by the car. Credit: Supplied Esha, 3, dies after being hit by ute while walking with family in Caboolture.Esha, 3, dies after being hit by ute while walking with family in Caboolture. Credit: MCN

CCTV from a nearby home shows the family walking along the side of the road just moments before the tragedy unfolded.

Locals told 7NEWS they heard “harrowing and heartbreaking screams” and rushed to help, but said there was little they could do.

“I ran up to see what was going on and to see if there was anything that I could do, but it was too far gone,” neighbour Jason Lubbers said.

Another resident, Kevin Taylor, witnessed the aftermath and said he saw a woman clutching a child to her chest.

“It was sad — she was distraught, very, very distraught,” he said.

Taylor said a bus may have obstructed the driver’s view as the ute turned from Lynfield Dr into Toohey St.

Police believe Esha was on the road when she was hit by the vehicle as it turned.

Residents pay their respects at the scene, where tributes continue to grow for the young girl.Residents pay their respects at the scene, where tributes continue to grow for the young girl. Credit: 7NEWS A tribute featuring flowers and a toy left in memory of Esha.A tribute featuring flowers and a toy left in memory of Esha. Credit: 7NEWS

Her mother, grandmother and younger brother were taken to hospital suffering shock, along with the driver.

Police say the incident is being treated as a tragic accident, with investigations ongoing.

“We just spent hours with the family and they are absolutely distraught… just disbelief they’ve lost their three-year-old daughter, three-year-old granddaughter,” Queensland Police Sergeant Greg Price from the Burpengary Forensic Crash Unit said.

Flowers and teddy bears now line the roadside as the community mourns the young girl.

Anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam vision is urged to contact police.