Two friends killed in a New Mexico crash have been identified as Iowa teenagers, authorities confirmed.
Two young friends from Iowa died in a traffic accident in New Mexico on Thursday, officials said. The victims were identified as Kellen Grimsley, 19, of Sioux City, Iowa, and Kaleb Pendergast, a student at Sergeant Bluff–Luton High School who was originally from Sergeant Bluff, Iowa. Both died from injuries suffered in the crash.
Officials have not released full details about what led to the accident, and the incident remains under investigation.
News of the deaths has sparked an outpouring of grief across northwest Iowa, where friends, classmates, and community members have been remembering the two as close friends. School officials and local residents also shared condolences and support for the families affected.
More information is expected as authorities continue investigating the crash.
