MODESTO – A driver was arrested on various charges related to a crash that claimed the life of a 12 year old girl Sunday evening.

Police say the crash happened at about 7:00pm near the intersection of Sisk Road and Plaza Parkway, and involved a Jeep Laredo and Nissan Altima.

Officials say the driver of the Jeep, identified as 45 year old Kelley Ball, ran the red light in a northbound direction on Sisk Road and collided with the Nissan Altima. Ball exited the vehicle and fled on foot into the nearby WalMart where she attempted to take a face mask and pair of shoes from the store. She was taken into custody by police.

A 12 year old girl in the Nissan died as a result of the broadside collision. Her 15 year old brother suffered major injuries and was flown by air ambulance to a Bay Area hospital. The mother of the children sustained minor injuries, and the father was taken to a hospital in serious condition.

Ball was charged with murder, gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, felony DUI, felony hit and run, and vandalism. Authorities say she had prior DUI convictions.

Police warn that driving under the influence means more than just alcohol. Drug intoxication and prescription medication use is also against the law and can bring serious consequences, authorities say.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed Ball’s Jeep Laredo driving erratically in the area before the crashed to contact raduechelr@modestopd.com or Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.

MODESTO – Police investigated a hit and run collision Tuesday night that claimed the life of a pedestrian

The collision happened on Standiford Avenue between Carver Road and Shawnee Drive. The victim, which police had no releasable information on, suffered critical injuries and died at the scene.

A section of road in between two business complexes were taped off in both directions of Standiford Avenue, and patrol cars blocked off road intersections at both ends of the crime scene.

Investigators examined the area and worked to determine if the collision had been caught on surveillance video.

A police spokesperson said late Tuesday night that they did not have any description available of an involved vehicle, and believed the crash happened sometime around 10:00pm.

Anyone with information regarding this crash is encouraged to contact the Modesto Police Department or Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.

TUOLUMNE COUNTY – Authorities with the Sonora CHP office investigated a traffic collision that claimed the lives of two motorists Tuesday afternoon.

The crash was reported at about 12:53pm on Highway 108 near Kennedy Meadows Road. Early reports indicated a box truck went off the roadway approximately 50 feet down an embankment just west of the 9000 foot marker. Several vehicles stopped to assist, some motorists hiking down to the truck. Two occupants were found deceased inside.

A tow truck was called to the scene to recover the vehicle. Search and rescue personnel and the coroner also responded to the incident.

By 5:40pm the roadway was still closed as crews worked to recover the vehicle. Representatives with Fish and Wildlife were also called to the scene to determine if any vehicular fluids had leaked into a nearby creek.

No further information was released Tuesday afternoon.