Billie Brazell Killed in Clovis Two-Vehicle Crash at 21st and Mitchell Streets

Clovis, Texas – One person was killed on Christmas Day in a two-vehicle crash in Clovis, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened around 2:19 p.m., December 25, at the intersection of 21st and Mitchell Streets.

Police said a Toyota Corolla driven by Billie Brazell, 83, was traveling westbound on 21st Street and was attempting to turn southbound onto Mitchell Street. A Dodge Charger driven by a 24-year-old man was traveling eastbound on 21st Street when it crashed into the Toyota.

Brazell was pronounced dead at the scene.

Witnesses said the Dodge Charger had been racing a truck, just prior to the crash. The truck left the scene and has not been located.

The police are investigating the crash. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Clovis Police Department at 575-769-1921. The Clovis Police Department also would like to remind you that information can be provided anonymously by using the Clovis Police Department’s tip411 program, accessed by going to www.police.cityofclovis.org. Anonymous tips can also be provided to the Curry County Crime Stoppers at 575-763-7000.

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