AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) — A motorcycle crash involving a pickup truck in Amarillo resulted in one fatality on Wednesday evening.
The incident occurred at approximately 6:10 p.m. at the intersection of Bell Street and 54th Avenue.
According to authorities, the motorcycle collided with the passenger side door of a white Chevy Silverado after both vehicles were reportedly traveling at high speeds.
The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, while his passenger sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The passenger in the Silverado was also taken to the hospital for treatment.
The driver of the black truck fled the scene, and an investigation is underway.
Lane closures were reported in the area while emergency responders managed the situation.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.