Two Texas Teens Die in Oklahoma Multi-Car Crash

Two teens from Claflin, Kansas, were seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on Sunday evening when their 1994 Ford F-150 pickup crossed the center line on K-4 Highway, entered a ditch, vaulted an embankment, and struck a railroad bridge. The driver, 16-year-old Benjamin Ryan Pflughoeft, and his 13-year-old passenger, Brody Carl Pflughoeft, were both transported to Clara Barton Hospital with serious injuries. Fortunately, they were wearing their seat belts at the time of the accident, which occurred about seven miles east of Hoisington. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation by the Kansas Highway Patrol. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding teen driving safety and the importance of seatbelt use. Separate reports from Oklahoma indicate a tragic multi-car pileup involving North Texas teens, resulting in two fatalities and one critical injury, further underscoring the risks associated with teen driving.