Sajay Montoto, a Cuban mother living in the southwest of Miami-Dade, broke her silence two months after the tragic loss of her son, Albert, in a horrific crash involving two tow trucks. As the investigation stalls and the alleged perpetrator remains free, she calls for justice.
Albert Montoto, 24, lost his life on February 16 at the intersection of 288th Street and Old Dixie Highway in Leisure City, merely two days after celebrating his birthday.
An Unspeakable Grief
In an exclusive interview with Univision 23, Sajay expressed her indescribable pain. "When you lose a parent, you're an orphan. When you lose a spouse, you're a widow. But when you lose a child, the pain is so immense it defies description. I need someone to have mercy on us," she pleaded.
The unanswered questions haunt her daily. "How do I explain to his brother that he won't have nephews to play with? Or tell his father that no matter how long he looks at the driveway, Albert will never come back?" she wonders.
"I will never choose his wedding suit. Instead, I had to pick out the clothes he would be buried in," she recounted to the news outlet.
A Day That Changed Everything
In another conversation with Telemundo 51, Sajay described the moment her life came to a halt. "You feel like you're collapsing inside... like you don't even want to breathe, because it hurts so much," she narrated.
"It feels like two died that day: him and you. The only difference is you're still breathing, but you have to be strong to find some form of justice," she added.
Albert's room remains untouched, a shrine to a young man with a passion for sports who seems like he might return any moment. "Every day is a nightmare," his mother summarized.
The Fateful Day
According to preliminary police findings, Albert was a passenger in a red tow truck driven by his brother-in-law, Jorge Sevilla, 30, when the driver of a black tow truck ran a red light, crashing into the passenger side.
The red tow truck flipped several times before slamming into a utility pole. Albert's body was found outside the vehicle, thrown by the force of the impact. Jorge Sevilla has been in a coma since the accident and has a young daughter.
The Elusive Justice
"Knowing an irresponsible person caused this accident and is still walking free is the hardest part," Sajay told Telemundo 51.
Albert's girlfriend, Yahily Calderín, also spoke out: "I want justice... this wasn't an accident. Running a red light is a decision, and that decision led to a death."
The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office stated that "evidence is the determining factor" in proceeding with potential criminal charges. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Homicide Department, heading the investigation, has not responded to media inquiries.
Sajay is baffled by the lack of progress: "With so many cameras and videos, they tell you to be patient and wait..."
"All I'm asking for is justice, clarity, because I know nothing will bring my son back... But if this is what it takes to get justice for my son, then... here we go," the mother concluded.
Seeking Justice for Albert Montoto
What happened to Albert Montoto?
Albert Montoto died in a crash involving two tow trucks. He was a passenger in a red tow truck that was hit by a black tow truck running a red light.
Why is Sajay Montoto seeking justice?
Sajay Montoto is seeking justice because the person responsible for the accident is still at large, and the investigation has not produced results.
What did the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office say about the case?
The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office stated that evidence is crucial in determining possible criminal charges related to the incident.