Justus Sanders killed and Wyatt Garner injured in crash in Dexter, New Mexico

Modified Date: 
Tue, 12/05/2023 - 10:27am
Accident Date: 
Friday, September 16, 2022

Dexter community mourning after car crash reportedly kills high schooler, injures another

Both, Sanders and Garner, play for the Dexter Demons Football team. Dexter Fire and Rescue Chief Justin Powell said the football team is struggling with the news along with the rest of the community. 

Dexter honors two student-athletes involved in car crash

Standing together through tragedy. Friends, family, and teammates in Dexter hosted vigils on Saturday and Sunday nights. Both students involved in the crash were Dexter Demon football players.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Justus Sanders
Wyatt Garner
City: 
Dexter, NM