Man Charged with Second Degree Murder in Monument McDonald’s Fatal Hit-and-Run

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection to a fatal hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of 47-year-old Kristy Kerst in Monument, Colorado. The tragedy occurred on November 4th at a McDonald’s parking lot on 765 W. Baptist Road when authorities were alerted to the accident around 11:47 a.m. First responders and law enforcement attempted life-saving measures on the severely injured Kerst, but she was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene, as per

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In the days following the incident, 41-year-old Joel Lang surrendered himself at the Colorado Springs Police Department’s Stetson Hills Substation. The Sheriff’s Office took him into custody and secured the Chrysler minivan he is believed to have been driving during the incident. The suspect vehicle reportedly had notable damage and lacked a front license plate, features that match the description provided by officials earlier in the investigation. Lang has now been charged with Second Degree Murder, Vehicular Homicide, Duty to Report Accidents, and Accidents involving death, and his bond is set at $50,000.

The investigation by the authorities suggests that this tragic event was an isolated act and not part of any larger pattern of violence. The Sheriff’s Office’s tip line remains open, and they are requesting the assistance of anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Concerned individuals are encouraged to call 719-520-7777 with any details that might aid in the ongoing investigation.

As the community reckons with the loss, the El Paso County Coroner’s Office has formally identified the victim, extending sympathies to the family and friends of Kristy Kerst. While the arrest may provide a path toward legal resolution, it marks only the beginning of a long search for answers and justice for those affected by this sudden and violent occurrence.

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