Marblehead Crash Kills 13-Year-Old Girl, Teen Boy Facing OUI Charges

MARBLEHEAD, MA — A 13-year-old girl is dead and a 16-year-old boy is facing drunk driving charges following an overnight crash on Atlantic Avenue that closed the road throughout Tuesday morning.

Marblehead police and fire said shortly before 3 a.m. they were called to the area of 352 Atlantic Avenue and found a "vehicle with extensive damage."

Police said the girl suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said the boy was treated for injuries and taken to a local hospital. He was arrested and charged with operating under the influence.

Given that both parties involved are juveniles, police said no additional information was available as of Tuesday afternoon.

Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact Marblehead Police Department Detective Sergeant Sean Brady at 781-631-1212.

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