Texas

Woman Injured in Accident at I-40 at Western St in Amarillo, TX

Published on: September 16, 2021

Date of Accident
August 11, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-40, Amarillo, TX, USA

What Happened

Texas Department of Public Safety officials are investigating a crash that injured a person at I-40 at Western St in Amarillo, TX on August 11th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 5:03 p.m. A tractor-trailer operated by a 65-year-old Queen Creek, AZ man was traveling eastbound behind a Ford Econoline van operated by a 79-year-old Santa Fe, NM woman. The truck failed to control its speed as traffic ahead slowed and it collided with the rear of the van, seriously injuring the woman. The truck driver was no injured.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer, Ford Econoline
Road/Highway
I-40 at Western St
Injuries Sustained

Minor injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer failed to control its speed and collided with the rear of a Ford Econoline Van

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