22-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured in Amarillo Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident on East Amarillo Boulevard; Samuel Jr. De Leon Arrested

Amarillo, Texas (June 29, 2020) – A 22-year-old man was seriously injured Saturday night in a hit-and-run accident in Amarillo, according to police.

The accident happened around 8:55 p.m. June 27, in the 5300 block of East Amarillo Boulevard.

Police said the man was walking westbound on the street when he was struck by a vehicle driven by Samuel Jr. De Leon, 19.

The victim was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. His name has not been released.

De Leon fled the scene after the accident. He was later found and arrested for accident causing injury or death and was booked into the Potter County Detention Center.

The Traffic Investigation of the Amarillo Police Department is investigating the crash.

We wish the injured victim a quick recovery.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws, or statues which were violated.

To speak with an attorney,  Click to call: 281-943-5555.