On Friday night, a few dozen people gathered to remember 12-year-old, Phoebe Elliot, at the St. John Lutheran Church in Taylor. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 566,630 as of Friday, including 14,797 deaths, state officials report. On Thursday, the state reported a total of 565,251 cases and 14,778 deaths. The state also reports “active cases,” which were listed at 68,700 on Thursday -- near the lowest it’s been since November. AdNew Today: Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know Feb. 6, 2021Here’s a look at more of the data:

TAYLOR, Mich. – At the St. John Lutheran Church in Taylor, a few dozen people gathered to remember 12-year-old Phoebe Elliot. Phoebe was killed in a vehicle crash in Taylor Wednesday morning. READ: Man accused of driving drunk faces 9 felony charges in Taylor crash that killed 12-year-old girlAmy and her family wanted to make sure they didn’t miss a chance to honor the young girl. About a dozen Taylor police officers also came out -- some who were on the scene of the accident. “We wanted to do our part to make sure that they knew that they have the support of the community” said Sara Taylor.

TAYLOR, Mich. – A 20-year-old man accused of drunk driving is now facing nine felony charges following a fatal car crash in Taylor. Noah Gary Damron was charged in Wayne County Friday for his involvement in a car crash that killed a 12-year-old girl earlier in the week. On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 12-year-old Phoebe Elliot was a passenger in her aunt’s vehicle, traveling westbound on Northline Road. AdMore: Suspected drunk driver awaits charges in Taylor crash that killed 12-year-old girlNoah Gary Damron, 20, was charged in Wayne County on Feb. 5 with nine felony offenses in connection with a fatal car crash that occurred in Taylor, Michigan on Feb. 3. Taylor Police Chief John Blair says Damron is being held on a $2 million bond.

TAYLOR, Mich. – A Metro Detroit family is grieving while awaiting charges against a suspected drunk driver who crashed into another vehicle this week, killing a 12-year-old girl. UPDATE: Man accused of driving drunk faces 9 felony charges in Taylor crash that killed 12-year-old girlOn Wednesday, Feb. 3, 12-year-old Phoebe Elliot was a passenger in her aunt’s vehicle, traveling westbound on Northline Road. Taylor Police Chief John Blair says the driver who crashed into Elliot’s vehicle will more than likely be facing charges. “I think this is about supporting this 12-year-old girl’s family,” Blair said. Original story: Driver accused of running red light in Taylor crash that killed 12-year-old girlMore: Local news

TAYLOR, Mich. – A 12-year-old girl was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Taylor, according to officials. The crash happened early Wednesday morning at Northline and Telegraph roads. The girl was a passenger in a vehicle that was traveling westbound on Northline Road. Update Feb. 5: Man accused of driving drunk faces 9 felony charges in Taylor crash that killed 12-year-old girlThe vehicle was slowly crossing Telegraph Road when a car going southbound on Telegraph Road reportedly ran a red light and crashed into the vehicle, officials said. AdThe 12-year-old girl was given CPR at the scene and was transported to Beaumont Hospital in Taylor, where she was pronounced dead.