Overview
- Police say the collision happened near Eureka Road in Taylor around 6:37–6:40 p.m. as Jacob Robinson was returning from a nearby store.
- The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with officers, and the police chief said alcohol, drugs, and speed were not factors.
- Deputy Chief Michael Lividini said the child was not in a crosswalk and the area was darker, which may have limited the driver’s ability to see him.
- Officers performed CPR at the scene, and Jacob was taken to a hospital where he later died, according to FOX 2 Detroit.
- An investigation is ongoing as the community grieves; the family launched a GoFundMe for funeral costs and city leaders are discussing possible pedestrian safety measures, including an overpass.