The crash took place around 8:34 a.m. in Sheridan, located about 45 miles northeast of Grand Rapids, Fox 17 reported. Michigan State Police told Fox 17 the pickup was traveling eastward when it struck the buggy and "demolished it." Michigan State Police said the three children killed were a 7-year-old girl, a 9-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy. State police told Fox 17 that the horse survived the fatal accident and "was fine" after the crash. Officials said drugs and alcohol were not factors in the accident, which remains under investigation by the Michigan State Police.

Source: Fox News October 29, 2017 17:49 UTC