Posted on Oct 22, 2024

Man facing charges in fatal hit-and-run accident in Santa Fe

SANTA FE, NM - Authorities said they now have a suspect in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident in Santa Fe, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports.

Felony homicide charges were filed against 29-year-old Mario Mendez, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office.

The incident happened Oct. 15 off Paseo de Nopal.  Mendez, a Santa Fe, resident, allegedly struck a woman and her two children with his vehicle.  The woman, 43-year-old Monique Maes, was killed while the children were injured.

The vehicle involved in the crash was found abandoned several miles away from the scene, the sheriff's office said.

Further updates will be provided by our Albuquerque car accident lawyer as more information becomes available regarding the incident.