A traffic accident involving an SUV and a semi-truck late Saturday night (March 26) on the Clovis Highway left one person dead.

According to the Lubbock Police Department, a semi-truck and trailer was traveling southeast on Clovis Highway when it was rear ended by a truck.

Simon James Keel (33), the driver of the truck, was pronounced dead by authorities at the scene. The driver of the semi-truck, who hasn't been identified, was taken to UMC with minor injuries.

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