Texas

Driver Injured in Accident at US 287 in Moore County, TX

Date of Accident
January 23, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

U.S. 287, Amarillo, Moore County, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that injured a driver at US 287 in Moore County, TX on January 23rd, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 3:42 a.m. According to investigators, a Mazda sedan operated by a 32-year-old Amherst man was stopped without active headed lights in a right hand lane of travel. It was then struck by a northbound traveling tractor-trailer, leaving the Amherst man was with serious injuries. The other driver did not report injuries and additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Mazda, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
US 287
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Mazda sedan was involved in a collision with a tractor-trailer

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