Two Hospitalized After Amarillo Two-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 40 Overpass at Ross Street

Amarillo, Texas (June 23, 2020) – Two people were injured early Monday morning in a rollover crash in Amarillo, according to police.

The crash happened at about 4:04 a.m., June 22, on the Interstate 40 overpass at Ross Street.

Police said two vehicles were heading eastbound on the interstate when they collided on the overpass.

The impact caused one of the vehicles to roll over.

Two people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Investigators said alcohol was a factor in the crash.

The crash remains under investigation.

We hope the injured victims recover quickly.

In Texas, a driver is legally intoxicated after consuming alcohol if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08% or higher. A driver is also considered intoxicated if they don’t have the normal use of their mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol. Alcohol however is not the only intoxicant, as drivers can become intoxicated by ingesting prescription and illegal drugs such as crack, marijuana, and cocaine.

Regardless of what substance caused the driver’s reaction time to become significantly altered, intoxication by any means can cause terrible accidents and injuries.

Innocent victims harmed by drunk drivers are entitled to compensation for their injuries, including but not limited to medical expenses; lost wages; pain and suffering and mental anguish; physical impairment and disability; and most importantly, punitive damages to deter future conduct. 

If you have been injured because of a drunk driver, you will want a knowledgeable accident lawyer to bring a  personal injury action against the drunk driver.

To speak with one of our highly qualified lawyers at  Joel A. Gordon & Associates,  Click to call: 281-943-5555.