Woman Hit, Injured by Vehicle at South Western Street and Shelby Drive in Amarillo
Woman Seriously Injured in Amarillo Pedestrian Accident at South Western Street and Shelby Drive
Amarillo, Texas (October 23, 2022) – A woman was seriously injured after she was struck by a vehicle on Saturday night at an intersection in Amarillo, according to the Amarillo Police Department.
The crash occurred shortly before 10:00 p.m. Saturday, October 22 at the intersection of South Western Street and Shelby Drive.
Amarillo police said the 44-year-old woman walked into traffic and was hit by a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica.
The woman sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital. Her name and current condition were not available.
The Amarillo Police Department Traffic Unit is investigating the crash.
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