Tragedy struck a Monument, Colorado McDonald's parking lot when a hit-and-run accident claimed the life of an adult female. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office confirmed receiving a call about the incident at around 11:47 a.m. yesterday, as first reported by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Law enforcement and first responders rushed to provide medical aid at the scene located at 765 W. Baptist Road, but despite their efforts, the woman was pronounced dead.
The initial investigation was undertaken by the Monument Police Department, who immediately rendered aid to the severely injured victim. By the afternoon, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office had been requested to assist and quickly moved to assume control of the investigation, which has since been categorized as a homicide. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office stated, "This is an isolated incident," and emphasized that there is no believed threat to public safety.
Details about the suspect's vehicle have been released by the Sheriff's Office in hopes that witnesses will come forward. The suspect is reported to be an adult male driving a dark Chrysler minivan with a light-colored metal trim stripe on its side. Notable features include significant damage to the front passenger bumper, stock silver rims, and red paint scuff marks. It appears to have been missing a front license plate and possibly having a white handicap placard hanging from its rear-view mirror. A female passenger was also seen in the minivan.
