From Leroy Township, Mich.: A tragic accident occurred when a vehicle struck two young bicyclists. The siblings, a boy and a girl, were riding on the shoulder of a road when they were hit. Authorities report that the boy suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead.

His sister was taken to a hospital with severe injuries. The children were wearing protective gear at the time of the accident. A woman was driving the vehicle involved, and she was not injured.

Further details about the incident are available from the source. The accident is being investigated by state police.