Amarillo Police Department Public/Media Release
DATE: April 10, 2026
TIME: 2:38 a.m.
CASE NUMBER: 26 505401
INCIDENT TYPE: Collision Causing Injury or Death
LOCATION: Western and Mesa
On April 10, 2026, Amarillo Police Department officers responded to Western and Mesa regarding a major two vehicle crash.
Officers located a blue Nissan Rogue with extensive front end damage. The driver fled the scene on foot prior to officer arrival.
A blue Subaru Impreza sustained extensive driver side damage. The Subaru carried four occupants.
The driver, Gabriel Lawrence Ayers, 26, and front passenger, Kaitlyn Wallace, 26, died at the scene from injuries sustained in the crash.
Two back seat passengers were transported to a local hospital with life threatening injuries.
Next of kin has been notified.
The Amarillo Police Department Traffic Investigation Squad continues to investigate.
