Amarillo – Multi-Car Accident on 34th Street Leaves 1 Injured
Posted on Tuesday, June 4th, 2019 at 4:05 am
At least one person was sent to a hospital after a vehicle collision on 34th Street, Friday morning.
According to the report released by local officials, the accident took place at around 9:00 a.m. at the intersection of SW 34th and Bell Street. Police said that a vehicle was heading north on Bell when, for reasons that had not been determined, it crashed into a pickup truck which then struck another car and pickup truck.
An ambulance transported the driver of the first vehicle to a nearby hospital. Local paramedics said that he sustained life-threatening injuries as a result of the crash.
The Amarillo Police Department is still investigating the cause of the crash but they believe that alcohol and speed may have played a role in the collision.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the injured victim. We are hoping and praying for their fast recovery.
Car collisions are extremely prevalent in Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one person is getting injured in approximately two minutes. Unfortunately, despite the government’s aggressive efforts to educate drivers about safety, the cases of speeding, driving under the influence, and negligence are still on the rise. In fact, most of the common causes of accidents in the state are due to the driver’s lack of awareness and precaution.
Knowing the statistics helps us to be more aware of how our choices can affect other people’s lives. For instance, driving while under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs dramatically increases your risk of being involved in a crash by roughly 16% and 24%, respectively. While these cases are extremely dangerous, these can be prevented by making the right decisions. So before hitting the road, know that car accidents leave scars and trauma that can be devastating for the victims. For this reason, it is important that you take all the necessary precautions to avoid it.
