Rhonda Stephenson Killed in Amarillo Two-Vehicle Crash at Washington Street and Wolflin Avenue

Amarillo, Texas (June 22, 2020) – A woman was killed, and two other people were injured early Sunday morning in a two-vehicle crash in Amarillo, according to police.

The fatal crash happened around 1:41 a.m., June 21, at the intersection of Washington Street and Wolflin Avenue.

Police said a 41-year-old woman was driving a 2016 Hyundai Elantra southbound on Washington Street when she hit a 2008 Mazda 3 that was turning northbound from Wolflin Avenue.

The force of the impact ejected 35-year-old Rhonda Stephenson, who was a passenger in the Mazda. She was rushed to a local hospital where she later died.

A 19-year-old woman in the Mazda was also taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Mazda driver left the scene before the investigation was complete.

The Hyundai driver was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators said alcohol and no seat belts were factors in the crash.

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

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Rhonda Stephenson.

“When a person has suffered a grave personal injury in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, the most overwhelming emotion they feel is a sense of injustice. They often ask how such a life-altering event could have happened to them,” attorney Joel A. Gordon said. “The next question usually is, who can help me?” Mr. Gordon added.

A legal advocate can represent an injury victim or the family of a deceased victim. The attorney will file a claim on behalf of the victim and will have the responsibility of citing existing codes, laws or statues which were violated.

To speak with an attorney,  Click to call: 281-943-5555.