Leanna McInnish Killed in Amarillo Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 40

Amarillo, Texas (June 24, 2022) – According to the Texas DPS, a pedestrian was hit and killed by a vehicle Thursday night, 2.5 west of Amarillo.

The deadly accident happened around 10:40 p.m., on June 23, on the Interstate 40 service road.

DPS said Leanna Kaye McInnish, 51, was on the service road when she was struck by a vehicle.

DPS said the driver did not see McInnish.

McInnish was pronounced dead at the scene.

No other information was available.

The Texas Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

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