Potter County, TX (February 22, 2025) – A woman died from injuries sustained in a crash near Amarillo on Thursday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
The accident happened around 7:00 a.m. at the intersection of Lakeside Dr and FM 1912. DPS officials reported that a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado was traveling north on Lakeside Dr when the driver failed to stop at a posted stop sign. As a result, the Chevrolet entered the intersection and collided with a 2014 Kia Forte traveling west on FM 1912.
The driver of the Kia, 62-year-old Daniel Rojas of Spearman, and his passenger, 78-year-old Maria Federico of Spearman, were both injured in the crash. Emergency responders transported them to an Amarillo-area hospital for treatment. Officials later confirmed that Federico succumbed to her injuries.
Rojas sustained serious injuries, but no further details about his condition have been released. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of Maria Federico during this difficult time.
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Failing to obey traffic signals, including stop signs, is one of the leading causes of intersection-related crashes in Texas. Accidents at stop-controlled intersections often result in severe injuries due to the force of impact when vehicles traveling at high speeds collide.
According to Texas Department of Transportation data, thousands of crashes occur at intersections each year, with many involving stop sign violations. Disregarding traffic control signals can be caused by distraction, misjudgment, or reckless driving, all of which put drivers and passengers at serious risk.
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If you or a loved one has been affected by a serious accident in Texas, help is available.
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