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Boy, 11, Fatally Hit Buying Snacks
12 Feb
Summary
- An 11-year-old boy was fatally struck by a car while buying snacks.
- The tragic accident occurred on Tuesday, February 10th, around 6:37 p.m.
- The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
An 11-year-old boy, identified as Jacob Robinson, was tragically killed in a car accident on Tuesday, February 10th. He had left his home to purchase snacks when he was struck by a vehicle near Pond Village Drive and Eureka Road. The incident occurred around 6:37 p.m. local time.
Emergency services responded quickly, administering life-saving measures at the scene before transporting Jacob to a nearby hospital. Sadly, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. Authorities have stated that alcohol and narcotics are not suspected factors in the crash.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. The Ecorse Public Schools district, where Jacob was a 6th-grade student, has expressed deep sorrow and is providing grief counseling services to students and staff.
A GoFundMe campaign has been initiated to assist Jacob's family with funeral expenses during this devastating period.
