[12-22-2021] Potter County, TX - Four People Killed and Two Others Injured in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on Loop 335

[12-22-2021] Potter County, TX – Four People Killed and Two Others Injured in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on Loop 335

Four people were killed, and two were injured in a crash in Amarillo on Wednesday night, December 22, 2021, according to the Amarillo Police Department.

[12-22-2021] Potter County, TX - Four People Killed and Two Others Injured in Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash on Loop 335The collision occurred in the area of Loop 335 near Broadway around 7:30 p.m., according to APD.

A pickup was eastbound on the wrong side of the road, the pickup then struck a westbound Nissan Altima.

Officials reported that four people were pronounced dead at the scene.

With life-threatening injuries, a 23-year-old man and the driver of the suspect vehicle were taken to a local hospital.

Officials believe intoxication may have played a role.

The crash was responded to by Amarillo police, Amarillo Fire Department, and Potter County Fire Department.

The Amarillo Police Department’s Traffic Investigation Unit is looking into the matter.

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Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics

According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, accidents involving vehicles are a major concern in Potter County. Accidents continue to occur despite significant improvements in the design and construction of roads, as well as the number and location of bike lanes and pedestrian pathways.

The number of people killed or seriously injured in car accidents in the United States has risen steadily in recent years. According to the National Safety Council, 38,000 people were killed in car accidents in 2010. (NSC).

Most of the deaths and injuries in Texas are caused by automobile accidents. Every hour and twenty-one minutes, a person loses their life in a car accident in Texas, and every minute and four seconds, another person is injured.

Texas had a highway death rate of 1.50 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled this year on its roads. An 18.94 percent increase over the previous year’s figure of 1.26.

The number of traffic fatalities in Texas is increasing. In 2020, there were 7.54 percent more deaths than in 2019.
According to projections, more than 14,000 people were seriously injured in traffic accidents in Texas in 2020.

Potter County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash

About 4.5 million people are killed or injured in car accidents in the United States every year. Losing a family member in a car accident can be emotionally and physically draining for everyone close to the deceased.

After a tragic accident, an experienced lawyer can help you better understand your legal options. Automobile accident victims must know their legal rights and compensation in order to avoid being exploited by insurance companies, of course.

Your lawyer can assist you in seeking restitution if you find yourself in this position.

Our Potter County car accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas are all highly qualified and reputable. In order to provide our clients with the best possible legal representation, our attorneys are prepared to take on any case.

Hire a lawyer as soon as possible to protect your legal rights. To arrange a no-obligation meeting with a member of our legal team, please complete our intake form or call (888) 398-4017.

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