Teen injured in Clovis crash involving semi-truck amid foggy conditions, police say
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- Teen injured in Clovis crash after vehicle collided with semi-truck near Minnewawa.
- Crash occurred about 9:30 a.m. at Minnewawa and Shepherd; fog suspected as factor.
- Police report driver cooperated; Collision Reconstruction Unit will investigate cause.
A teen was injured in a two-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck in Clovis on Friday.
The crash occurred around 9:30 a.m. near the intersection of Minnewawa and Shepherd avenues.
Clovis police spokesperson Ty Wood said the teen’s vehicle collided with the semi just south of Shepherd Avenue on Minnewawa. The teenager was taken to the hospital.
The 18-year-old is in critical condition.
The semi-truck driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities.
Wood said fog may have contributed to the accident, though the Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating the cause.
Minnewawa has since reopened, police said. Police urge motorists to exercise extra caution, reduce speed, and use low-beam headlights when driving in foggy or inclement weather.
This story was originally published January 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM.
