Topline: A San Antonio woman is pleading for investigators to release possible surveillance evidence in the unsolved Fourth of July hit-and-run death of her partner, Christopher Montgomery.
Published: April 18, 2026 8:00 am ET
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Christopher Montgomery, 40, was struck and killed while crossing Eisenhauer Road between Midcrown and Walzem shortly after midnight on July 4, 2025, and the driver who hit him has still not been identified.
San Antonio police said a witness saw a black vehicle slow near Montgomery before speeding away without stopping. Montgomery died at the scene.
Montgomery had been walking back to his sister’s house after celebrating the holiday the night before because he had to work on the Fourth of July, according to his partner, Nicole Corona. She said he was less than a mile from his destination when he was hit.
Corona said Montgomery chose to walk because he did not want to drive after drinking. He had lost his phone that night, leaving her unable to reach him.
She said she tried to file a missing persons report earlier that morning and did not learn what had happened until about 10 p.m. that night. By then, she said, she knew something was wrong because he would normally have called and asked for a ride.
In an interview with KENS 5, Corona said investigators told the family there was video connected to the case, but that no image of the suspected vehicle has been publicly released. A police report cited in the report stated there were no cameras in the immediate area, though a nearby business appeared to have a camera pointed toward the roadway.
Corona said investigators told her an image had been captured from possible surveillance footage and she wants police to release it so tips can come in. She has since taken her plea to social media and said she will keep speaking out until someone comes forward.
Montgomery had recently turned 40 and had just started a new job as a chef at the Tower of the Americas, according to Corona. She said his son was visiting from Houston when he died.
Corona described Montgomery as a loving partner and devoted father and said every day since his death has been a struggle. She also said she still has unanswered questions about whether anything could have been done to save him after he was hit.
Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest. Tips must be submitted directly to the organization and can remain anonymous. When KENS 5 asked about any images or video connected to the case, the San Antonio Police Department’s Public Information Office said the case remains pending further investigation.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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A San Antonio woman is pleading for investigators to release possible surveillance evidence in the unsolved Fourth of July hit-and-run death of her partner, Christopher Montgomery.
By Aaron Stephensen
Published: April 18, 2026 8:00 am ET
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Christopher Montgomery, 40, was struck and killed while crossing Eisenhauer Road between Midcrown and Walzem shortly after midnight on July 4, 2025, and the driver who hit him has still not been identified.
San Antonio police said a witness saw a black vehicle slow near Montgomery before speeding away without stopping. Montgomery died at the scene.
Montgomery had been walking back to his sister’s house after celebrating the holiday the night before because he had to work on the Fourth of July, according to his partner, Nicole Corona. She said he was less than a mile from his destination when he was hit.
Corona said Montgomery chose to walk because he did not want to drive after drinking. He had lost his phone that night, leaving her unable to reach him.
She said she tried to file a missing persons report earlier that morning and did not learn what had happened until about 10 p.m. that night. By then, she said, she knew something was wrong because he would normally have called and asked for a ride.
In an interview with KENS 5, Corona said investigators told the family there was video connected to the case, but that no image of the suspected vehicle has been publicly released. A police report cited in the report stated there were no cameras in the immediate area, though a nearby business appeared to have a camera pointed toward the roadway.
Corona said investigators told her an image had been captured from possible surveillance footage and she wants police to release it so tips can come in. She has since taken her plea to social media and said she will keep speaking out until someone comes forward.
Montgomery had recently turned 40 and had just started a new job as a chef at the Tower of the Americas, according to Corona. She said his son was visiting from Houston when he died.
Corona described Montgomery as a loving partner and devoted father and said every day since his death has been a struggle. She also said she still has unanswered questions about whether anything could have been done to save him after he was hit.
Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest. Tips must be submitted directly to the organization and can remain anonymous. When KENS 5 asked about any images or video connected to the case, the San Antonio Police Department’s Public Information Office said the case remains pending further investigation.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Partner Pushes for Clues in Unsolved Fourth of July Hit-and-Run That Killed San Antonio Man
A San Antonio woman is pleading for investigators to release possible surveillance evidence in the unsolved Fourth of July hit-and-run death of her partner, Christopher Montgomery.
By Aaron Stephensen
Published: April 18, 2026 8:00 am ET
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Christopher Montgomery, 40, was struck and killed while crossing Eisenhauer Road between Midcrown and Walzem shortly after midnight on July 4, 2025, and the driver who hit him has still not been identified.
San Antonio police said a witness saw a black vehicle slow near Montgomery before speeding away without stopping. Montgomery died at the scene.
Montgomery had been walking back to his sister’s house after celebrating the holiday the night before because he had to work on the Fourth of July, according to his partner, Nicole Corona. She said he was less than a mile from his destination when he was hit.
Corona said Montgomery chose to walk because he did not want to drive after drinking. He had lost his phone that night, leaving her unable to reach him.
She said she tried to file a missing persons report earlier that morning and did not learn what had happened until about 10 p.m. that night. By then, she said, she knew something was wrong because he would normally have called and asked for a ride.
In an interview with KENS 5, Corona said investigators told the family there was video connected to the case, but that no image of the suspected vehicle has been publicly released. A police report cited in the report stated there were no cameras in the immediate area, though a nearby business appeared to have a camera pointed toward the roadway.
Corona said investigators told her an image had been captured from possible surveillance footage and she wants police to release it so tips can come in. She has since taken her plea to social media and said she will keep speaking out until someone comes forward.
Montgomery had recently turned 40 and had just started a new job as a chef at the Tower of the Americas, according to Corona. She said his son was visiting from Houston when he died.
Corona described Montgomery as a loving partner and devoted father and said every day since his death has been a struggle. She also said she still has unanswered questions about whether anything could have been done to save him after he was hit.
Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest. Tips must be submitted directly to the organization and can remain anonymous. When KENS 5 asked about any images or video connected to the case, the San Antonio Police Department’s Public Information Office said the case remains pending further investigation.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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