Amarillo police: 2 critically injured in motorcycle crash on Bell
Two people were critically injured in another motorcycle accident that took place Thursday night.
At about 8:42 p.m. Thursday, May 2, Amarillo officers went to the scene of a major crash, involving a motorcycle and a motor vehicle, at Bell Street and Erik Avenue, according to the Amarillo Police Department (APD). Officers found out that a Kawasaki motorcycle was heading north on Bell, driven by a 23-year-old man, with a 22-year-old female passenger. APD said a Mustang, being driven by a 17-year-old, had been heading north on Bell Street east frontage road and was making a westbound turn into a private parking lot at 2200 Bell.
The motorcycle struck the driver’s side of the Mustang, causing both motorcycle riders to be ejected, according to APD. Both motorcycle riders suffered life-threatening injuries and were taken to an area hospital. Their current condition was unknown.
The incident is being investigated by APD's Traffic Investigation Squad.
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo officers investigate major crash at Bell St., Erik Ave.
