**update 8:35am**
The crash has been cleared and traffic is back to normal at I40/Eastern. We will send an update with details later this morning.
**original release**
Amarillo police are working a fatal accident in the area of I 40 and Eastern. The lanes traveling eastbound are blocked for us to complete our investigation. We ask the community to find an alternative route until the area is cleared. We will send an update once The area is clear and traffic has resumed to normal.
