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Crash leaves man in critical condition

CLOVIS — An automobile accident has left a man injured and in critical condition.

Officers responded to a crash approximately 9:53 p.m. Tuesday on Wheaton Street and Highway 60/84, according to a press release sent by the Clovis Police Department.

Officers identified Dylan Larson as hitting the side of an 18-wheeler as it was turning onto Wheaton.

According to the release, Larson was taken to Plains Regional Medical Center before he was airlifted to University Medical Center (UMC) in Lubbock.

UMC Marketing Director Eric Finley said Larson is in critical condition as of Wednesday afternoon.

The release states officers identified the semi-truck driver as Shan Courtney.

Lt. Daron Roach said Courtney was not injured in the accident. The crash is currently under investigation according to the release.