Driver Released After Running Over Woman in Monterrey

Monterrey, Mexico – A woman involved in a pedestrian collision on Paseo de los Leones Avenue in Monterrey on Monday has been released from custody, according to reports from February 11, 2026. The incident occurred in the afternoon and involved a 25-year-old woman, identified as Hortensia Guardado Sánchez, who reportedly stepped into the path of a vehicle driven by Karla, a 46-year-old woman.

Authorities were informed at the scene that Guardado Sánchez suffers from a mental health disorder, according to her parents who arrived shortly after the collision. The driver, Karla, was initially detained but was released approximately 24 hours after the incident.

The collision prompted a response from local authorities and medical personnel. While details surrounding the circumstances leading to Guardado Sánchez entering the roadway remain unclear, the incident highlights the complexities of traffic accidents and the potential involvement of underlying health conditions.

This incident comes amid other recent traffic incidents reported in the Monterey area. On Monday evening, a fatal crash in Monterey County involving an alleged drunk driver resulted in the death of a woman and injuries to a toddler, according to reports. A 23-year-old woman driving an SUV was ejected from the vehicle after it crashed into a power pole and rolled on River Road north of Gonzalez River Road, south of Salinas, and west of U.S. Highway 101. The driver, Aja Hill of Seaside, was arrested for driving under the influence.

Separately, a fatal crash on Highway 101 involving a pickup truck and a semi-truck occurred on Friday, according to the California Highway Patrol Monterey Area office. And in 2023, a driver was convicted in a road rage incident in Monterey, California, where a man was ejected from his van after a collision.

The Monterey County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the woman who died in the DUI crash once her family has been notified. Anyone with information about the River Road incident is encouraged to contact the CHP Monterey Area office at (831) 770-8000 or MontereyCHPTips@chp.ca.gov.

The investigation into the collision on Paseo de los Leones Avenue is ongoing. Authorities have not released further details regarding potential charges or the circumstances surrounding the incident.