2 young girls hit by vehicle in Sherwood, die

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Two girls died after being hit by a vehicle in Sherwood early Sunday night, Sherwood police said.

The girls, who were 11 and 16, were hit shortly before 7 p.m. at SW Edy Road and SW Trailblazer Place. Authorities said officers were at the scene within 2 minutes and began efforts to save the two girls, but despite the best efforts of all the emergency responders who arrived, the pair died at the scene.

The girls lived in Sherwood and went to Sherwood schools, officials said.

The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, police said.

The crash is under investigation. No further information is available at this time.