Basic Facts
Crash date: April 27, 2026
Crash location: intersection of Southwest 3rd Avenue and McMasters Street in Amarillo, TX
People involved:
- David Joe Daniels, 61
- Unidentified pedestrian, 55
- Unknown pickup driver
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
Amarillo, TX — April 27, 2026, David Daniels was killed in a hit-and-run accident at about 10:30 p.m. at Southwest 3rd Avenue and McMasters Street.
Authorities said a white pickup hit two men and a dog near the intersection, then drove away.
One of the pedestrians, 61-year-old David Joe Daniels, died after being transported to a nearby hospital, according to authorities, while the other suffered minor injuries. The dog died as well.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Potter County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
Authorities likely are concentrating on finding the white pickup and its driver at this point, but eventually they’ll turn their attention to figuring out how this accident happened. Was the driver distracted, fatigued or even impaired at the time of the crash? Did the pickup have a mechanical issue that prevented it from stopping?
These questions should be answered over the course of the investigation, as authorities gather facts about the accident from evidence at the scene, witness statements and any available video footage. The pickup’s engine control module and the driver’s cell phone records also could shed light on this crash once they’re found.
The victim’s family deserves to have the answers to any lingering questions they still have about this accident. Investigators, either police or an independent third party, should be able to provide them.
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