Frightening Accident on 51st Avenue Under Investigation [Amarillo, TX]

Amarillo, TX (September 18, 2026) — On Thursday morning, police are investigating a frightening accident on 51st Avenue near Western Plateau Elementary School where a girl was hit by a vehicle.

Amarillo police responded around 8 a.m. to the area of 51st Avenue and Mesa Drive after receiving reports that a child had been hit by a car. The girl was riding her bicycle toward school when the crash occurred.

The child’s mother indicated that her daughter was expected to be okay. Amarillo Independent School District police will lead the investigation into the collision. Authorities had not released additional details about the circumstances of the crash.

Stop Pedestrian Accidents

To help prevent pedestrian accidents, drivers and pedestrians alike should be increasingly vigilant and watch out for each other. Drivers have to make sure to slow down in crowded areas, watch for people crossing, and not get distracted, like by texting.

Pedestrians should cross only where they are supposed to, heed the traffic lights, and attempt to establish eye contact with drivers before they step off the curb. If you’re walking at night, wear something bright or reflective, so you’re easier to see. Do not walk and use a phone, or wear headphones, on the road.

Drivers should slow down and stay alert in school zones, especially during morning drop-off and arrival times. Watch carefully for children on bicycles and always yield when required.

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