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

A Marblehead crash resulted in the death of a 13-year-old passenger and led to the arrest of a 16-year-old driver charged with operating under the influence. The crash occurred at 2:51 a.m. on Atlantic Avenue, causing the vehicle to sustain extensive damage. The victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead on the scene. The 16-year-old was hospitalized before being arrested. Massachusetts laws restrict junior operators from driving late at night and having underage passengers.
A 13-year-old died in a Marblehead crash involving a 16-year-old driver, who was charged with operating under the influence as a junior operator.
The 13-year-old passenger suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, leading to charges against the alleged 16-year-old driver.
Junior operators in Massachusetts are prohibited from driving between 12:30 a.m. and 5 a.m., especially with underage passengers during the first six months.
The names of the 13-year-old victim and the 16-year-old suspect were not disclosed due to their juvenile status.
Read at Boston.com
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