Charger Driver David Ortiz Arrested in Vehicle Crash on Hillside Road [Amarillo, TX]

Amarillo, TX (March 8, 2025) – Drivers David Ortiz and Michael Clark were arrested following a 2-vehicle crash on Hillside Road Thursday night.

The traffic accident happened around 11 p.m. when a Camaro and a Charger were racing at the intersection of Bell Street.

Officers said two drivers were racing a Camaro and a Charger east on Hillside approaching Bell.

According to the investigators, a Camaro driven by Michael Clark turned into the Walgreens parking lot to avoid the traffic stopped at the red light.

The Charger, driven by David Ortiz, lost control at the intersection and crashed into four cars that were stopped at the red light.

The rescuers rushed at least five people to area hospitals.

Later, the authorities charged David Ortiz with racing causing serious bodily injury and intoxication assault causing serious bodily injury. Michael Clark was also cited for racing causing serious bodily injury and driving while intoxicated. Both of them were booked into the Randall County Jail.

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