11-Year-Old Boy Killed in Taylor Pedestrian Accident

Police say the driver remained at the scene, and alcohol, drugs and speed were not factors in the crash.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A Taylor community is mourning the loss of an 11-year-old boy who was fatally struck while crossing the street on Tuesday evening. Jacob Robinson was hit by a vehicle near Pond Village Drive and Eureka Road, and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The driver stayed at the scene, and police say alcohol, drugs and speed were not factors in the crash.

Why it matters

This tragic incident has shaken the Taylor community and raised concerns about pedestrian safety in the area, which has a high volume of foot traffic due to nearby apartment complexes. The police chief acknowledged that a crosswalk would be difficult to implement, but said discussions are underway about potentially installing a pedestrian bridge to improve safety.

The details

Around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jacob Robinson went out to get snacks and was struck by a vehicle near Pond Village Drive and Eureka Road. 911 calls came in at 6:37 p.m., and officers performed CPR on Jacob before he was transported to the hospital, where he later died. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene throughout the investigation.

  • On February 11, 2026, around 6 p.m., Jacob Robinson was struck by a vehicle.
  • 911 calls came in at 6:37 p.m. on February 11, 2026.

The players

Jacob Robinson

An 11-year-old boy who was fatally struck while crossing the street in Taylor, Michigan.

Tonoya Robinson

Jacob Robinson's mother, who said he was a lovable and sweet child.

John Blair

The Taylor Police Chief, who acknowledged the need for improved pedestrian safety measures in the area.

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What they’re saying

“A crosswalk in that area would be very difficult. There's no natural place to put one. It's managed by Wayne County Roads. But we have discussed the possibility of an overpass bridge. We've seen pedestrian bridges in other areas. There are a lot of apartment complexes there, and there tends to be a lot of pedestrian traffic. We would have to look at funding for something like that.”

— John Blair, Taylor Police Chief (fox2detroit.com)

What’s next

The police chief says discussions are ongoing about potentially installing a pedestrian bridge in the area to improve safety for residents.

The takeaway

This tragic incident has highlighted the need for better pedestrian infrastructure in the Taylor community, as the area sees a high volume of foot traffic due to nearby apartment complexes. While a crosswalk may not be feasible, the police chief says discussions are underway about the possibility of installing a pedestrian bridge to enhance safety and prevent similar accidents in the future.