A 16-year-old boy is charged with operating under the influence after an early morning crash in Marblehead that killed a 13-year-old girl.

Police responded to the crash on Atlantic Avenue shortly before 3 a.m. Tuesday. Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker said first responders found a car with "extensive damage" and a girl with life-threatening injuries. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 16-year-old who is believed to have been the driver was hospitalized with injuries. He was also arrested and charged with operating under the influence.

The family of the victim identified her as Savannah Gatchell.

Gatchell was remembered by family at a vigil on Tuesday night. Gatchell's family

They say they are heartbroken by the loss and are still processing.

"She will be deeply mis

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