10-year-old dies after crash on US 70 in Princeton

A 10-year-old died Monday night following a serious crash on U.S. Highway 70.

The crash occurred around 4 p.m. on U.S. 70 near Dr. Donnie H. Jones Jr. Boulevard. According to the Princeton Police Department, a large SUV was traveling west and a smaller SUV with two teenagers and a child inside was traveling east.

The smaller SUV turned left in front of the larger SUV and was hit. The driver of the larger SUV had the right of way and won't be charged, police said.

The 18-year-old driver and 15-year-old passenger in the smaller SUV were injured. A 10-year-old in the back seat was taken to a hospital and died from related injuries.

None of the people involved have been identified, as police are working to notify family members.