Man and Woman Seriously Injured in Amarillo Crash at East Amarillo Boulevard and Taylor Street

Amarillo, Texas (June 25, 2018) – A 65-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman were seriously injured in a traffic accident in Amarillo Sunday morning.
The accident occurred at about 7:45 a.m. Sunday, June 24 at East Amarillo Boulevard and Taylor Street.
Police said Brian Valdespino, 30, was driving eastbound on Amarillo Boulevard when he ran a red light and struck a Dodge Caliber that was heading southbound along Taylor.
The man and the woman, who were in the Dodge, both suffered serious injuries.
Reportedly, Valdespino fled the scene on foot to a residence on North Garfield. He was located and arrested for an accident causing serious bodily injury. Alcohol was a factor in the accident.
The crash remains under investigation by police.