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11-07-2025
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Amarillo police operation targeting reckless driving yields 2 arrests, 27 citations
The Amarillo Police Department conducted a traffic operation Thursday evening targeting racing and reckless driving at locations where there have been multiple accidents. APD said on July 10, members of the Traffic Investigation Squad, School Liaison Unit, Motorcycle Unit and the Amarillo Regional Crime Center (ARCC) conducted a racing/reckless driving operation at high accident locations, as well as Thompson and John Stiff city parks. Officers used marked patrol vehicles, unmarked units and assets of the ARCC to target these locations, according to police. The operation yielded 49 traffic contacts, 27 issued traffic citations, two arrests with six warrants served, as well as other proactive enforcement regarding criminal and/or gang activity. Amarillo police are planning more of these operations "to reduce the number of fatalities on our roadways," noting that so far this year, five incidents have had racing as a contributing factor to crashes. In addition, speed has been a contributing factor in seven of the 10 fatal crashes in 2025 the police department has investigated. From the archives: Amarillo police taking steps to increase safety on the streets, reduce racing This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo police operation targets racing, reckless driving
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25-06-2025
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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
