UPDATE (September 27, 2024): Further information from authorities suggests that the other person injured along with Keila Monge did not survive the accident, though this has yet to be confirmed. It does not appear there have been any arrests made, and investigations are ongoing.
Harris County, TX — August 31, 2024, Keila Monge was killed as the result of a hit-and-run accident at around 10:40 p.m. along West Mount Houston Road.
According to officials, the accident happened along Mount Houston/TX-249 west of Veterans Memorial Drive.
Investigators said that Keila Monge was a pedestrian along with an unidentified man. They were attempting to cross West Mount Houston at the time when it appears a 2007-2013 GMC Yukon Denali struck both Monge and the man, then left the scene. As a result of the collision, Monge was killed. The man reportedly sustained serious injuries.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
At this time, it’s unclear if authorities ever located the driver involved in the accident. If not, then hopefully they continue to put as much information out to the public as possible. Generally speaking, the public is a vital resource when it comes to identifying runaway drivers. Neighbors, co-workers, friends, and other members of the community could be able to connect the dots and come forward. I’ve even had cases where a runaway driver’s girlfriend turned them in because they wanted to do the right thing. Hopefully there will be a resolution here, as well, so there can be appropriate consequences for this accident.
