Dexter Teen Killed in Crash
DEMING – Chaves County, NM – On July 21, 2024, around 6:45 p.m., New Mexico State Police investigated a fatal crash at U.S. Highway 285 and East Darby Road near Dexter, NM. A 2006 Pontiac Solstice, driven by a 16-year-old female from Dexter, stopped at a stop sign before crossing U.S. 285 and was struck by a northbound 2016 Toyota Highlander.
The 16-year-old driver and her passenger, Angela Andrews, 18, were severely injured and extricated from the vehicle. Both were airlifted to an El Paso hospital, where Andrews was pronounced deceased. The driver’s condition remains unknown.
The Toyota’s driver, a 32-year-old male from Artesia, along with his 33-year-old female passenger and 5-year-old male passenger, were also injured and taken to an area hospital. Their current conditions are not known.
All occupants were reportedly wearing seatbelts. The New Mexico State Police are continuing their investigation.