A 73-year old male pedestrian was struck and killed on Amarillo Boulevard in a hit-and-run overnight, and Amarillo police are seeking the public’s help to locate the suspect’s vehicle.
Around 1:02 a.m. May 3, Amarillo officers were dispatched to the 700 block of East Amarillo Boulevard on reports of a body found lying in the roadway. Officers found a 73-year-old man lying in the road, with signs of being struck by a vehicle. He was taken to an area hospital, where he died as result of the injuries sustained in the crash.
The Amarillo Police Department said it was later discovered that a dark colored, SUV-style vehicle had been traveling westbound on Amarillo Boulevard, struck the pedestrian and then left the scene without stopping or rendering aid.
The Amarillo Police Department is seeking the community’s help in locating the vehicle pictured in these photos. The dark colored, SUV-style vehicle is suspected in a fatal-hit-and-run crash that took place early Saturday, May 3 and fled the scene. A 73-year-old male pedestrian was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.
The Amarillo Police Department is seeking the community’s help in locating the vehicle pictured in these photos. The dark colored, SUV-style vehicle is suspected in a fatal-hit-and-run crash that took place early Saturday, May 3 and fled the scene. A 73-year-old male pedestrian was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.
The Amarillo Police Department is seeking the community’s help in locating the vehicle pictured in these photos. The dark colored, SUV-style vehicle is suspected in a fatal-hit-and-run crash that took place early Saturday, May 3 and fled the scene. A 73-year-old male pedestrian was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.
APD said Potter County Justice of the Peace Gary Jackson was contacted and ordered an autopsy.
The incident is being investigated by APD’s Traffic Investigation Squad. At the time of the release Saturday morning, the family of the victim had not been located or notified.
Anyone who may have information relating to the incident or who may recognize the vehicle pictured in provided police photos is asked to contact Amarillo CrimeStoppers at 806-374-4400, go to the website, amapolice.org or download the p3 tips app. Calls will be anonymous.
No further information was yet available.
This is a developing story; more information will be added as it is released.
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo Boulevard hit-and-run suspect sought after pedestrian dies