16-Year-Old Girl Killed in Car Fire Crash on Fairchild Road [Macomb Township]

A 16-year-old girl died early Saturday morning, June 13, 2026, after a two-vehicle crash on Fairchild Road in Macomb Township resulted in one of the vehicles catching fire. The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, which was reported by CBS Detroit.

According to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 1:45 a.m. on Fairchild Road, north of 22 Mile Road. A Chevrolet Malibu was disabled on the northbound side of the road when a Lincoln MKX struck it. The Malibu caught fire at some point during the incident and was consumed by flames. The 16-year-old girl was in the back seat of the Malibu and was trapped during the blaze. The driver and two other passengers of the Malibu escaped. The girl died at the scene. The driver of the Malibu and a passenger in the Lincoln were transported to a hospital. The severity of their injuries had not been disclosed as of the time of publication. The investigation is ongoing and this is described as a developing story by CBS Detroit.

What Families in This Situation May Want to Know

When a crash results in the death of a minor, Michigan law allows the personal representative of the child’s estate to pursue a wrongful death claim on behalf of the family. Under Michigan’s wrongful death statute, MCL 600.2922, surviving family members may have grounds to seek compensation for losses including grief and emotional distress, loss of companionship, funeral and burial expenses, and related medical costs. Whether such a claim may be available depends on facts the investigation has not yet established, including how the crash occurred and what role, if any, each driver’s conduct played.

The circumstances here — a disabled vehicle struck by another vehicle on a Macomb County road late at night — may raise questions an attorney can help evaluate, including whether the disabled vehicle was properly indicated, the condition of the roadway, and the conduct of the other driver. These are factual questions that the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office investigation may address in time.

Michigan’s no-fault system provides PIP coverage for injured parties involved in the crash regardless of fault. For passengers, including minor passengers, no-fault benefits are generally available through the applicable policies. An auto accident attorney can help identify what coverage applies and whether additional liability claims may be available to those injured or to the family of the girl who died.

If your family was affected by this crash or a similar incident in Macomb County, our team may be able to help. We serve clients throughout Macomb Township and the surrounding Macomb County communities. To speak with a Michigan personal injury attorney, contact us today.

Source: CBSNews