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Prince William County Nun Killed by Drunk Driver

On Sunday August 1, 2010, Sister Denise Mosier and two other nuns were headed to Mass at Saint Benedict Monastery in Bristow when their car was hit by a drunk driver. The crash occurred on Bristow Road near Wright Lane in Bristow.

Police report that 23-year-old Carlos Montano crossed the center line of the road and crashed into the nuns' car at approximately 8:20 a.m. The causes of the accident are believed to be drunk driving and speeding.

Denise Mosier was riding in the backseat of the nuns' Corolla and was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. The two other nuns were taken to the hospital in critical condition.

This is not the first time that Mr. Montano has driven drunk, according to police. This accident is his third DUI offense in five years. Prince William County police report that he has again been charged with drunk driving, along with involuntary manslaughter and driving on a revoked license related to a DUI offense.

Carolos Montano had also been taken into custody twice by immigration officers for being in the United States illegally; he was released both times.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the friends, family, and colleagues of Sister Denise Mosier following her sudden and tragic death.

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