One Airlifted After Pampa Two-Vehicle Crash on State Highway 70

Pampa, Texas (July 31, 2023) – One person was airlifted Sunday evening following a two-vehicle crash in Pampa, according to the DPS.

The crash happened around 5:00 p.m., July 30, on SH 70, 1/4 mile north of loop 171.

DPS said a Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling northbound on SH 70 behind a Ford Expedition.

The Tahoe driver was driving erratically and rear-ended the Expedition, forcing it to side skid and roll over.

The Tahoe ran off the road and landed in a ravine.

The Tahoe driver was airlifted to Northwest Texas Healthcare System in stable condition.

The people in the Expedition sustained minor injuries and were taken to the hospital by a private vehicle.

DPS says alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

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