Overview

• The vehicle accident occurred Tuesday morning near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, along the U.S.-Mexico border.
• Two service members deployed with Joint Task Force Southern Border were killed, and a third is in critical condition.
• This marks the first disclosed fatalities associated with the U.S. military’s border support operations.
• The specific cause of the accident remains under investigation by military officials.
• Over 10,000 active-duty service members are currently authorized for border security missions, raising safety concerns following the incident.