11-Year-Old Boy Killed in Metro Detroit Car Crash

Driver cooperating with police investigation, no impairment suspected

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A tragic incident occurred in Taylor, Michigan on Tuesday evening when an 11-year-old boy named Jacob Robinson was hit and killed by a car while walking to the store. The driver stopped at the scene and is cooperating with the police investigation, and authorities do not believe impairment was a factor. Jacob's mother said he was a good student who loved sports and music, and a GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family with funeral expenses.

Why it matters

This heartbreaking incident highlights the dangers that pedestrians, especially children, can face on roads and the importance of driver awareness and caution. It also underscores the need for continued efforts to improve road safety and protect vulnerable road users in communities across Metro Detroit.

The details

The crash happened around 6:45 p.m. Tuesday near the Ponds Apartments, along Eureka and Inkster roads in Taylor. Jacob's mother said she had told him to hurry home before it got dark, but he never made it back. The driver stopped at the scene and is cooperating with the police investigation, and authorities do not suspect impairment was a factor in the crash.

  • The crash occurred around 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Jacob Robinson

An 11-year-old boy who was tragically killed in the car crash while walking to the store.

Jacob Robinson

The mother of the 11-year-old victim, who said her son was a good student who loved sports and music.

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What they’re saying

“I talked to him. I said, 'Jacob, you've got to hurry home before it gets dark.' Next thing I know, I kept calling him and calling him, and I couldn't get ahold of him.”

— Jacob Robinson, Mother of the victim (Fox 2 Detroit)

What’s next

The police investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities will determine if any charges will be filed against the driver.

The takeaway

This tragic loss of a young life underscores the need for continued efforts to improve road safety and protect pedestrians, especially children, in Metro Detroit communities. It is a heartbreaking reminder of the importance of driver awareness and caution to prevent such devastating incidents from occurring.