18-Year-Old Man Injured in Amarillo Motorcycle Accident at Soncy Road and Town Square Boulevard

Amarillo, Texas (February 16, 2020) – A motorcyclist was injured in a traffic accident Saturday night at an Amarillo intersection, according to officials.

The accident occurred on Saturday, February 15, at the intersection of south Soncy Road and Town Square Boulevard.

Officials said an 18-year-old Amarillo man was riding a 2018 Ducati motorcycle northbound on Soncy Road while a 2011 Toyota Sequoia driven by a 39-year-old Amarillo woman was heading eastbound on Town Square Boulevard.

The Toyota was turning northbound onto Soncy Road when it was hit by the Ducati.

The motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

The Toyota driver was uninjured in the crash.

Investigators said speed was a factor in the crash.

The Traffic Investigation Squad of the Amarillo Police Department is conducting the investigation.

We wish the injured victim a quick recovery.

Most motorcycle crashes are caused by negligent drivers who don’t keep a proper lookout or fail to yield the right-of-way. Because motorcyclists are vulnerable, their injuries are usually severe, often suffering from road rash, broken bones, brain injuries, amputations, or spinal cord injuries. In some cases, the accident results in death.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you should consult with attorneys who have a history of success in personal injury claims. To speak to an attorney, please Click to call: 281-943-5555.