Passenger, 13, dead, 16-year-old charged with OUI in Marblehead crash

A 13-year-old was killed in a Marblehead crash early Tuesday, and the 16-year-old who was apparently driving was subsequently charged with operating under the influence, according to the Essex County District Attorney’s Office.

At 2:51 a.m., Marblehead Police responded to a report of a crash near 352 Atlantic Ave.

Marblehead Police and Fire said the vehicle had extensive damage, according to a statement from the District Attorney’s Office.

The 13-year-old passenger had suffered life-threatening injuries and was eventually pronounced dead at the scene, according to the DA’s Office.

The 16-year-old, who is believed to have been the driver, was transported to a local hospital via ambulance. The alleged driver was arrested and charged with operating under the influence, according to the DA’s office.

Under Massachusetts State Law, junior operators — drivers between the ages of 16-and-a-half and 18 years old — are prohibited from driving between the hours of 12:30 a.m. and 5 a.m. The law also prohibits junior operators from having underage passengers for the first six months they have a license, unless the passenger is a sibling.

The names of the suspect and the victim were not released due their juvenile status.

The crash remains under investigation by Marblehead and State Police units.

Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to call Marblehead Police Department Detective Sergeant Sean Brady at 781-631-1212.

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