1 dead, DUI suspect arrested in rural Modesto crash on Santa Fe Avenue

One person has died, several people were hurt and a DUI suspect is under arrest after a crash in rural Modesto early Monday morning, authorities say.

Modesto Fire officials say crews responded near Santa Fe Avenue and Claus Road a little after 4:30 a.m. to investigate reports of a rollover crash.

At the scene, first responders found that a vehicle carrying four people had rolled over.

One passenger, who was in the left rear seat, died at the scene, authorities say. Two other passengers were taken to the hospital with minor to moderate injuries.

Officers say the driver, 39-year-old Modesto resident Michael Anthony Smith, allegedly showed signs of being under the influence and was arrested. He has been booked into San Joaquin County Jail on charges of DUI and vehicular manslaughter.

The name of the person who died has not been released at this time.