SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Authorities in Santa Fe have identified a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run . The incident took place on Tuesday, October 15.
The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office said Monique Maes, 43, of Santa Fe, was with her two children on Tuesday evening when they were hit by a vehicle on Paseo de Nopal. The children were injured, but Maes died the next day.
Now, a suspect has been identified in the case.
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Authorities believe Mario Mendez, 29, was driving the vehicle that hit Maes and her children. A warrant has been issued for his arrest, claiming he committed several crimes such as homicide by vehicle, abuse of children, duty to give information and render aid, and tampering with evidence…