Kaylaa Kirkland Killed in Amarillo Two-Vehicle Crash at Amarillo Boulevard West and Tennessee Street

Amarillo, Texas – One person was killed and another was injured Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Amarillo, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened around 3:51 p.m., December 29, at the intersection of Amarillo Boulevard West and Tennessee Street.

Police said a Chevrolet Suburban was traveling westbound on Amarillo Boulevard while a Nissan Sedan was traveling eastbound on Amarillo Boulevard at a high rate of speed.

The Nissan driver, Kaylaa Kirkland, 26, lost control due to the high rate of speed, slid sideways into oncoming traffic, and was hit on the passenger’s side by the Suburban.

Kirkland was taken to a local hospital where she later died.

The Suburban driver was also taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.

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

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