Illinois State Police Tuesday released the names of those killed in a two-car crash shortly after 1 Saturday morning on 13th Street at East Herrin Road in Herrin.
Officials say the driver of the Jeep Compass that fled from Herrin Police is 31-year-old Ashley A. Beck of Herrin. Beck was fatally injured in the crash and was pronounced dead on scene by the Williamson County Coroner.
The driver of the Jeep Liberty that Beck struck was identified as 26-year-old Amber A. Mitchell of Johnston City. Mitchell was later pronounced dead at the Herrin Hospital. An 11-month-old girl was also in Beck’s vehicle and was treated and later released.
ISP is still investigating the crash. No further information is being released at this time.