13-Year-Old Injured in Startling Pedestrian Crash on Plains Boulevard [Amarillo, TX]

1 Hurt in Amarillo Pedestrian Accident on Plains Boulevard and Kansas Street

AMARILLO, TX (March 22, 2023) – Monday morning, a 13-year-old sustained injuries in a pedestrian crash on Plains Boulevard and Kansas Street.

The incident happened at around 7:15 a.m. on Plains Boulevard and Kansas Street.

According to reports, a westbound school bus struck a teen pedestrian who was crossing the roadway in a marked crosswalk.

Moreover, paramedics transported the 13-year-old female pedestrian to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Furthermore, officers cited the bus driver for failure to yield the right of way to the pedestrian in the crosswalk.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

Due to the limited information available, the authorities continued to investigate the crash.

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