63-Year-Old Mitzi Minkler Killed in Amarillo Two-Vehicle Crash on South Loop 335 

Amarillo, Texas (February 13, 2020) – A woman was killed, and a boy was injured in a head-on collision Wednesday afternoon in Amarillo, according to the DPS.

The fatal crash took place around 4:15 p.m. on February 12, on South Loop 335.

DPS said Mitzi Minkler, 63, and a 7-year-old boy were traveling eastbound on the Loop in a 2006 Honda Accord while a tractor-trailer was traveling westbound.

Minkler crossed over, for unknown reasons, into the westbound lane where she crashed head-on into the truck.

Minkler was pronounced dead at the scene.

The boy was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

No other injuries were reported in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mitzi Minkler.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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