Richardson, TX — January 29, 2024, Manuel Amaya Jr. was injured in a wrong-way car accident shortly before 6:00 a.m. along Jupiter Road.

According to reports, a 57-year-old man was the sole occupant of a Nissan Pathfinder which was allegedly traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of Jupiter Road in the vicinity North of Belt Line Road.

Manuel Amaya Jr. Injured in Wrong-way Car Accident in Richardson, TX

Officials indicate that, as a result of the wrong-way situation, the Pathfinder was involved in a collision with an oncoming vehicle occupied by 42-year-old Manuel Amaya Jr. The man who had been behind the wheel of the wrong-way vehicle reportedly left the scene, but was apparently located a short time later.

Amaya incurred suspected severe injuries as a result of the crash. He was transported to a local medical center by emergency medical services in order to receive treatment. No other injuries have been reported.

Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

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