Boy, 7, killed while riding his bike in rural Twin Cities community

GREENFIELD, Minn. — A 7-year-old boy is dead after he was hit by a motorist while riding his bike Friday evening in a rural Twin Cities community.

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office says it happened in Greenfield, located about 30 minutes northwest of Minneapolis.

A 17-year-old driver struck the boy on Greenfield Road at about 8 p.m. The sheriff's office says the young boy died at the scene despite the lifesaving efforts of first responders.

The sheriff's office says crime scene investigators were called to the scene, but it's not clear if the teen driver is expected to face any charges.

"This is a tragedy and we are holding family and friends in our thoughts and prayers," said a sheriff's office spokesperson.

The victim's name has not yet been released. The sheriff's office says the Minnesota State Patrol is assisting with the investigation.