Texas

Man Killed in Accident at Lakeside Dr and I-40 in Amarillo, TX

Published on: August 3, 2021

Date of Accident
August 2, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

South Lakeside Drive, Amarillo, TX, USA

What Happened

Area authorities are investigating a crash that killed a man at Lakeside Dr and I-40 in Amarillo, TX on August 2nd, 2021. Police were called to the area around 4:44 p.m. A GMC truck operated by 45-year-old male reportedly failed to control its speed and collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer stopped at a red light. The driver of the GMC suffered fatal injuries at the scene. The truck driver was not injured. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Amarillo Police
Vehicles Involved
GMC Truck, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
Lakeside Dr and I-40
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

GMC truck failed to control its speed and collided with the rear of a semi-truck

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