Potter County – 17-year-old John Morrison ID’d Victim of Two-Car Accident on State Loop 335

The teenage driver who died in a vehicle collision on State Loop 335 has been identified by local officials, according to a local news source.

Texas Department of Public Safety officials identified the victim as 17-year-old John Morrison of Amarillo. According to the report released, Morrison was driving a 2014 Chevrolet Chevrolet Camaro SS when he was not able to give way to a Dodge Ram 2500 that towing a Passport Haulmark trailer which resulted in a crash. The impact of the crash sent both vehicles down the southbound lanes of SL 335. They came to a complete stop on the northbound side of the road.

Morrison sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. He was pronounced deceased by Potter County Justice of the Peace Jones.

Fortunately, the Dodge driver and his passenger were not hurt.

We believe that when someone loses a loved one from a car accident, they do not only suffer emotionally but financially as well. If you or your loved one is a victim of a car accident caused by wrongful actions or due to negligence, you may have the right to file for legal claims. Most of the time, families who are left behind after a tragic loss are not aware of their rights and the legal processes needed to obtain fair and just compensation. In times like this, you would need a professional who can provide you with all the support you need as you go through this difficult time. Talk to your personal injury or car accident lawyer for assistance.

According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), car accidents happen almost every minute of the day, and for every 16 minutes, a car accident occurs that results in death. So that is about 6 million car accidents every year and 90 people dying in car accidents every day in the U.S. alone. Despite the government’s aggressive efforts to keep these cases down, Texas remains the worst state in the country for alcohol-involved car crashes.