Two Teens Killed in Clovis Crash

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Two teenagers were killed and one adult was critically injured during an early morning vehicle crash on Sunday near Seventh Street and Grand Avenue in Clovis, New Mexico. Police say the 2022 Cadillac the teens were in was traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed and failed to negotiate a curve, crossing over a concrete median into the westbound lane and slamming head-on into a tractor-trailer rig.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers of reckless driving, especially at high speeds, and the devastating consequences it can have on young lives and the broader community. It also raises questions about road safety measures and whether more can be done to prevent such accidents in the future.

The details

According to police, the car was fully engulfed in flames when first responders arrived on the scene. Two of the occupants, believed to be high school students, were still inside the front passenger compartment and died at the scene. The third occupant was ejected during the collision and was transferred to a hospital in Texas in critical condition. The truck driver declined medical transport.

• The crash was reported at 1:41 a.m. on Sunday, March 11, 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Police are waiting for autopsy results from the Office of the Medical Investigator before releasing the names of the victims.