Amarillo, TX (April 11, 2026) – Two people were killed and two others seriously injured in an early morning crash on Friday in Amarillo.
The collision occurred just after 2:30 a.m. at the intersection of Western Street and Mesa Street. According to the Amarillo Police Department, a blue Nissan Rogue struck a blue Subaru Impreza carrying four occupants.
Authorities identified the victims as 26-year-old Gabriel Lawrence Ayers, the driver of the Subaru, and 26-year-old Kaitlyn Wallace, who was seated in the front passenger seat. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Two additional occupants, who were seated in the back of the Subaru, sustained life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital.
Police reported that the driver of the Nissan Rogue fled the scene on foot before officers arrived. The Amarillo Police Department’s Traffic Investigation Squad is actively investigating the crash.
We extend our deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wish a full recovery to those injured.
What Factors Are Investigated in Hit-and-Run Fatal Crashes
In fatal crashes where a driver leaves the scene, investigators work to identify the fleeing individual and determine their role in the collision.
Evidence such as vehicle damage, witness statements, and surveillance footage can help reconstruct what happened.
Hit-and-run incidents are taken especially seriously, as leaving the scene can delay aid to victims and complicate emergency response efforts.
