After receiving multiple inquiries, the Canyon Independent School District released the following statement June 17 in regard to an accident involving a vehicle and pedestrian near West Plains High School that took place June 16:
“Monday morning, a West Plains High School student was leaving campus on foot and was struck by a vehicle while crossing Loop 335 in the crosswalk. We are grateful for the quick actions of first responders and we are keeping the student and family in our thoughts as they focus on recovery. Canyon ISD continues to work with TxDOT to improve traffic and pedestrian safety in this area.”
Multiple media outlets reported that Amarillo police officers responded around 8:30 a.m. Monday to the scene of the crash at Helium Road (or Loop 335) and Arden Road, where a small SUV hit a person crossing the road. The person, later identified as a Canyon ISD student, was hospitalized at the time with life-threatening injuries…