By Associated Press - Wednesday, February 3, 2021

TAYLOR, Mich. (AP) - A 12-year-old girl has died after the vehicle she was riding in was struck by a car in suburban Detroit.

The crash occurred early Wednesday morning in Taylor when one of the drivers allegedly ran a red light, police said.

The girl was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Her name was not released.

The driver of the vehicle the girl was in was injured.

Police said the driver of the car has been arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated causing death.

Taylor is southwest of Detroit.

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