Teen Driver Charged After Fatal Crash | Amarillo News

An 18-year-old man faces deadly charges after a horrific drunk-driving crash in Central El Paso that killed a 33-year-old man and injured another. Authorities say he consumed at least 14 beers before the collision, with no memory of the crash—later becoming unconscious during questioning. Witnesses reported high-speed, erratic driving that ended with a violent impact on a traffic light. The driver claims his phone distracted him, but court documents point to severe intoxication. Charged with intoxicated manslaughter and assault, he’s jailed with a $150K bond as the investigation continues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4795f9fcd489de2f