Created: April 01, 2021 06:22 PM "To have this senseless act—I mean, I'm talking to you and this is ridiculous that this is even happening,” said APD Lt. Nick Wheeler. According to police, the children died at the hands of a mother. "All because the parents decided to drink and drive on the roadway,” Lt. Wheeler said. Lt. Wheeler said two mothers had four of their own children in the car. The driver was later identified as Alexis Martinez, 23, and the front right passenger was identified as Danielle Ortiz, 23. On early Tuesday, police were called to the scene of an accident where their four-door Chevy collided with a concrete barrier north of the Big-I. APD said speed and alcohol played a role in the crash.