Following a crash between an SUV and an Amish buggy that killed an 8-year-old girl in the buggy this week, the Amish community in Van Buren County is asking for privacy.

Van Buren County Sheriff Dan Abbott has issued a statement following the Wednesday crash in Lawrence Township, saying the Amish community has reached out to him and asked the public and the media to back off as it prepares funeral arrangements for the girl.

Abbott says as part of their beliefs, the Amish community requests to not be videotaped, recorded, or interviewed, and it “asks the media to respect their wishes and give them privacy during this difficult time.” Additionally, they’re asking for no media presence at the girl’s funeral.

Abbot thanked the community for its understanding.