Amarillo – Injuries Reported Following A Car Accident on 6th Avenue

The Amarillo Police Department has yet to release more details about a vehicle accident on Southwest 6th Avenue in northwest Amarillo.

According to police reports, the incident took place at around 5:00 p.m. near South Prospect Street. An undescribed vehicle was seen traveling along the southbound lane of Prospect when it crashed into a motorcycle that was heading west on 6th. Police said the car ignored a red signal which prompted the collision.

The rider of the motorcycle sustained serious injuries from the force of the impact. He was transported to an area hospital with his passenger who suffered from non-life-threatening injruies. Their condition was not immediately released.

Fortunately, the driver and a passenger of the vehicle was not hurt.

The incident is being investigated by the Traffic Investigation Squad of the Amarillo Police Department.

Our sincerest sympathies to the victim of this unfortunate accident. We pray for their full recovery as we hope that the Amarillo Police Department will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.

Reckless driving in Texas commonly often results in a serious injury and sometimes, death. While accidents are fortuitous events that cannot be foreseen, they can be prevented if only drivers had simply put their complete attention on the road and taken their responsibility as drivers more seriously. This is why, despite conscious efforts by government to combat the increasing number of fatalities and injuries every year, crashes due to negligence is still on the rise.

While it can be difficult to remain calm in a situation like this, it is important to know that you can be entitled to compensation and claims following a collision. If you or your loved one has been injured in a car accident caused by a negligent party or someone who was driving recklessly, you may have a right to a fair compensation for the trauma you experienced and the injuries you have suffered.