On Monday afternoon, a tragic accident claimed the life of a 20-year-old driver in Amarillo. Christian Camacho has been identified as the person who died when his Honda SUV went out of control and crashed into a house.
The accident occurred at approximately 6:26 p.m. in the 4200 block of Relatta Drive. According to eyewitness reports, Camacho’s vehicle rolled several times before crashing violently into a house located at the intersection of Western Street and Relatta Drive. The driver was reportedly attempting to pass a semi truck while traveling south on Western Street when the incident occurred.
Emergency responders arrived on scene to find that Camacho had been pronounced dead upon arrival. Notably, no one inside the house was injured in the collision.
The Amarillo Police Department Traffic Investigation Unit is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. More details will be released as the investigation progresses.