Amarillo, TX – Rhonda Stephenson Killed in Crash on S Washington St

Amarillo, TX (June 22, 2020) – On June 21, at approximately 1:40 a.m., the Amarillo Police Department responded to the scene of an automobile collision on South Washington Street.

Reports from the APD show that a 2008 Mazda 3 was traveling north on Wolflin Avenue when the vehicle was struck by a 2016 Hyundai Elantra at the intersection with South Washington Street. The impact of the collision caused a passenger inside the Mazda to be ejected.

The victim, who was identified as 35-year-old Rhonda Stephenson, sustained critical injuries. She was rushed to a local hospital where she passed away from her injuries. A 19-year-old female inside the Mazda and the 41-year-old female driver of the Hyundai were both transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

We would like to offer our condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Fatal Car Accidents in Texas

On average, seventy people lose their lives in motor vehicle accidents across Texas every week. Distracted drivers are the leading cause of collisions, while impaired driving and speeding are also major contributors. When victims lose their lives in accidents, due to the reckless actions of others, it is crucial that their families contact a wrongful death attorney in Texas to protect their legal rights.

We at Rasansky Law Firm have over 25-years of experience fighting to protect the legal rights of families across our state. Our Texas car accident attorneys fight aggressively to help families collect the maximum amount of compensation available for funeral services and various other damages. If your loved one lost their life in a collision, due to the reckless actions of others, contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 617-1816 to see how we can help you.

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