Action News has learned that nine-year-old Sophia Sandoval of Porterville was a passenger in a Corvette when it crashed on Saturday afternoon.
The North Las Vegas Police Department says the grey Corvette was making a left turn at a red light when it collided with a black Jeep SUV.
Bystanders tried life-saving measures on Sophia until she was taken to a hospital.
Police say the driver of the Corvette, 63-year-old Christina Sorensen, appeared under the influence and was arrested.
She faces several charges, including child endangerment resulting in death.
The driver of the Jeep had minor injuries.