Larry Gress Killed in Amarillo Three-Vehicle Crash at River Road and St. Francis Avenue

Amarillo, Texas (August 30, 2020) – One person was killed in a three-vehicle crash Saturday night in Amarillo, according to police.

The fatal crash happened around 8:49 p.m., August 29, at the intersection of River Road and St. Francis Avenue.

Police said a 39-year-old man was driving a Mercury Grand Marquis northbound on River Road while a Chevrolet Silverado was heading westbound on St. Francis Avenue.

The Grand Marquis ran a red light at the intersection and was hit on the passenger side by the Silverado.

The impact caused both vehicles to spin through the intersection, and the Mercury struck a Dodge Ram that was stopped at the light.

A passenger in the Mercury, Larry Gress, 78, was taken to Northwest Texas Hospital, where he later died.

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

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Larry Gress.

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