Police ID man killed in 2-vehicle crash in Amarillo early Wednesday
This story has been updated with additional information.
One person died and another was hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash early Wednesday in Amarillo.
The Amarillo Police Department said in an 11:39 a.m. update that Amarillo officers were sent to the intersection of Southeast 10th Avenue and Pierce Street on reports of a major crash at about 6:41 a.m. June 25.
Police said officers found that a blue 2019 Chevrolet Malibu had been traveling east on SE 10th, approaching Pierce Street, when a 2023 Blue Dodge Ram pickup was traveling south on Pierce and crossing SE 10th.
Police said the driver of the Malibu disregarded the red light at Pierce Street and crashed into the pickup. The driver of the Malibu, identified as Orelvis Perez Rodriguez, 54, died at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash. His family has been notified.
The driver of the Dodge suffered minor injuries and was taken to a local hospital.
Potter County Justice of the Peace Debbie Horn was contacted and ordered an autopsy.
Speed is considered a factor in this crash, and the police department's Traffic Investigation Squad is investigating the incident.
The Amarillo Fire Department had crews sent to the scene of the crash at about 6:46 a.m., and the area was closed while police investigated the crash.
This is a developing story; more information will be added as it becomes released.
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: 1 dead, 1 in hospital after crash at SE 10th and Pierce in Amarillo
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