Two Juveniles Struck by SUV in Leroy Township; One Fatally Injured
In Leroy Township, Michigan, a 12-year-old boy was killed and his 13-year-old sister was critically injured after an SUV struck them while they were riding bicycles on the shoulder of Grand River Avenue.
Atlanta, GA, September 6, 2026 — A tragic incident in Leroy Township, Michigan, has resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy and critical injuries to his 13-year-old sister. Both juveniles were struck by an SUV while riding bicycles on the shoulder of Grand River Avenue.
The accident occurred in Leroy Township, with the victims identified as a 12-year-old male and his 13-year-old sister. The 12-year-old boy sustained fatal injuries. His sister remains in critical condition following the collision. The incident involved an SUV that struck the two children as they were riding their bicycles on the shoulder of Grand River Avenue.
Details regarding the exact time of the incident, the driver of the SUV, and the specific circumstances leading to the collision were not immediately available. Investigations into the event are likely underway by local authorities, though specific outcomes or findings were not provided in the initial summary. The names of the individuals involved have not been released.
The location of the incident, Grand River Avenue, is a public roadway where cycling on the shoulder is common. The summary did not provide further information on the condition of the road at the time of the incident or any contributing factors beyond the vehicles and bicycles involved.
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