Passengers Martyn Pearson, 38, and Alexandra Olsen, 40, both die when their teen driver hits oncoming car on State Road 26 near Deming, New Mexico

Modified Date: 
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 10:27am
Accident Date: 
Friday, October 28, 2022

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Wilson said a 15-year-old was driving a Toyota Tacoma east on State Road 26 when he crossed the center line and struck a Dodge pickup truck head-on. Both of his passengers – Martyn Pearson, 38, and Alexandra Olsen, 40 – died at the scene.

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Hundreds of people gathered at Gough Park to remember Martyn Pearson and Alex Olsen, who were killed in a car crash Friday afternoon on N.M. 26 between Deming and Hatch. Details of the crash were not available as of press time.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Martyn Pearson
Alexandra Olsen
Roadway: 
State Road 26
City: 
Deming, NM