In a tragic development, two U.S. Marines lost their lives defending the southern border in a tragic vehicle accident.
The crash occurred near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, while these brave service members were carrying out President Donald Trump’s mission to secure the nation from the invasion of illegal aliens.
Their ultimate sacrifice highlights the dangers the military faces daily while protecting American sovereignty.
The fatal accident took place along New Mexico’s Highway 9 near the Santa Teresa Border Patrol Station.
Two Marines were killed instantly, while a third was critically injured and airlifted to a nearby hospital.
The service members were part of the newly created Joint Task Force Southern Border.
It was established after President Trump allocated defense budget funds to combat the border crisis, which his administration has prioritized since taking office.
U.S. Northern Command confirmed the incident in an official statement: “The names of the deceased will not be released until the next of kin have been notified.”
Images from the crash site show a military vehicle that had veered off the roadway and down an embankment.
While a civilian vehicle was reportedly involved in the accident, no civilians were harmed.
Local law enforcement and military officials have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash, which marks the first reported deaths involving U.S. military personnel sent to secure the southern border.
Since President Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border, nearly 10,000 service members have been deployed or cleared for deployment to assist with border operations.
These troops work tirelessly to support Border Patrol agents overwhelmed by the unprecedented waves of illegal immigration that threaten American communities.
Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) offered condolences following the tragedy.
He stated, “Heartbroken by the loss of two service members in today’s tragic accident. My prayers are with the third service member who is in serious condition, as well as all of their families and loved ones.”
While most Americans mourned the fallen heroes, some on the left could not resist politicizing the tragedy.
Aaron Reichlin-Melnick from the pro-immigration American Immigration Council tweeted: “Terrible news and my heart goes out to their families. Congress should investigate why they were there and whether it was necessary.”
Despite his words, supporters argue that military presence at the border is absolutely necessary after millions of unvetted illegal aliens, including criminals and potential terrorists, poured into the country.
President Trump has made securing our borders a cornerstone of his administration, reversing the open-border policies that put American lives at risk.
Military officials described the injured service member’s condition as “serious.” The individual is receiving treatment at a hospital near Fort Bliss, a major Army installation that supports border security operations in the region.
Vehicle accidents remain a significant cause of death for our military personnel. A total of 123 service members have been killed in non-combat tactical vehicle accidents from 2010 to 2019.
