29-year old Sharon Denise Alley and her two children lived in her parents' trailer home in Martinsville. She apparently started driving to the hospital with both children, but stopped at a used car lot with engine trouble. Alley was also arrested in October on charges of felony child neglect. Investigators say Alley and her husband are separated. A juvenile court judge returned custody of the two children to Alley while she was out waiting for her first trial.
Police say speed was a factor in an accident that sent a Roanoke County woman to the hospital.
Elmir was airlifted to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, where she was treated for a few broken ribs and some lacerations. The accident took place on Bradshaw Road near Catawba. Investigators say speed was a factor, but it was not determined how fast Elmir was going. More than 200-yards of skid marks resulted from the accident. Look for mostly cloudy skies, with a chance for showers sticking around.