Amarillo police are still investigating a disturbing accident on Sunday.

Just after 1am Sunday morning Amarillo police were called out to the 1800 block of Northeast 15th.  There they found an overturned vehicle.

According to investigators a minor was driving down the street, lost control, and hit a curb.  The impact caused the vehicle to leave the roadway and overturned.  The driver was taken to the hospital where they later died from their injuries.

The name has been withheld due to the deceased's age.

Police say speed and alcohol could both be factors in the crash.  The driver was not wearing a seat belt.

An autopsy has been ordered.

 

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