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Clovis, NM (March 9, 2026) – Two people lost their lives, and another person was seriously hurt after a crash involving a car and a semi-truck early Sunday morning in Clovis. The collision occurred around 1:42 a.m. at the intersection of Grand Street and Seventh Street.
Emergency units arrived and found a vehicle engulfed in flames with two people still inside the front passenger area. Crews extinguished the fire, but both occupants were pronounced dead at the scene.
A third person who had been inside the vehicle was ejected during the crash. That person was taken to Plains Regional Medical Center and later transferred to a hospital in Texas for additional treatment.
Early findings indicate the black Cadillac was traveling east on Seventh Street at a high rate of speed before crossing a concrete median into the westbound lanes. The car then collided head-on with a semi-truck that was moving slowly through the area. The driver of the semi-truck was evaluated at the scene and was not injured.
The crash remains under investigation.
We extend our sincere condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, and wish the injured a swift and full recovery.
How Median Crossovers Can Lead to Severe Head-On Collisions
Intersections where divided roadways meet cross streets can create serious risks when vehicles cross medians or drift into opposing lanes. When a vehicle moves into traffic coming from the opposite direction, the chances of a direct impact increase sharply.
Head-on crashes often lead to severe outcomes because both vehicles may still be moving forward at the moment of impact. The combined force from vehicles traveling in opposite directions can cause significant damage and increase the likelihood of life-threatening injuries.
Vehicle speed can also affect the severity of these collisions. Higher speeds reduce the time drivers have to react and may make it harder to regain control if a vehicle crosses a divider or median. When large trucks are involved, the size and weight difference between vehicles can further increase the damage caused by the crash.
