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‘Everything is gone’: Family shares heartbreak after driver drag racing hits, kills 17-year-old girl
By Zaria Oates, Emilio Sanchez at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
A South Side mother is mourning the loss of her 17-year-old daughter, Moncerrat “Monce” Maldonado, after San Antonio police say a man who was racing down Southwest Military Drive hit and killed her.Monce was walking home after her shift at El Pollo Loco when police say she was hit by 19-year-old ...
Key takeaway Monce was walking home after her shift at El Pollo Loco when police say she was hit by 19-year-old Vynzell Edward McGarity.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The tragic loss of Moncerrat "Monce" Maldonado on Southwest Military Drive underscores the need for continued efforts to enhance safety measures in Terrell Hills and surrounding areas. As District 3 Councilmember Phyllis Viagran noted, the city has made progress in addressing safety concerns along this corridor, including the installation of HAWK lights and additional traffic lights. However, the persistence of drag racing and reckless driving behaviors suggests that more work is needed to protect pedestrians and drivers alike. The fact that Vynzell Edward McGarity had a prior arrest for reckless driving and a speeding ticket just days before the fatal crash raises questions about the effectiveness of current enforcement strategies. As the community mourns the loss of Monce, it is clear that a coordinated approach involving increased police presence, community reporting, and collaboration with neighboring jurisdictions is necessary to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A South Side mother is mourning the loss of her 17-year-old daughter, Moncerrat “Monce” Maldonado, after San Antonio police say a man who was racing down Southwest Military Drive hit and killed her.Monce was walking home after her shift at El Pollo Loco when police say she was hit by 19-year-old ...
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