LAWRENCE, MASS. (WHDH) - A suspect is in custody after an 8-year-old girl died in a fatal car crash in Lawrence Saturday evening, according to the Essex District Attorney’s office.

Lawrence and state police are investigating the crash, which crash occurred at Andover and Parker streets and involved two cars. Witnesses said the crash appeared to be head-on.

“I ran over here and looked inside the car, everyone was really hurt bad,” said a man who said he dragged a woman out of one of the cars.

Paramedics attempted to revive the girl but were unsuccessful. Neighbors have left candles and flowers at the scene of the crash.

Officials have not released more information on the girl or the suspect and what the suspect has been charged with.

This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

(Copyright (c) 2024 Sunbeam Television. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)

Join our Newsletter for the latest news right to your inbox