Amarillo – Officer Injured in South Western Street
Posted on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019 at 2:44 am
An Amarillo police officer was sent to a hospital following a motorcycle accident on South Western Street, according to a local news source.
At around 1:00 p.m., local emergency crews responded to a collision at South Western and Hollywood. Initial reports say that an APD motorcycle officer was on his his 2016 Harley Davidson near the intersection when he was struck by a car that was traveling on the northbound lane of South Western.
The impact of the collision left the officer with injuries that were considered non-life threatening. He was rushed to a hospital for further care. His identification has not been released at this time.
Authoities said that the driver and a passenger in the said vehicle did not sustain injury.
The accident is being investigated by the Amarillo Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the injured victims. We are hoping and praying for a fast recovery of both parties.
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.
