Amarillo police release new details on crash at 45th and Soncy that left 2 dead, 2 injured

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Amarillo police have released new details on a crash near 45th and Soncy that left two people dead and two others injured Friday night.

Around 8:57 p.m., officers responded to the crash near 45th and Soncy.

Police say officers arrived and discovered a Chevy Tahoe had been driving north on Soncy at a high rate of speed.

The Tahoe was driven by 19-year-old Dawson Pemberton.

Police say Pemberton drove through a red light and crashed into a Cadillac CTS, causing it to spin.

Police say a passenger in the Cadillac, identified as 20-year-old Aaron Cervantez of Dimmitt, was ejected from the car.

He died at the scene.

Police also say the driver of the Cadillac, identified as 18-year-old Edwin Macias, died at the scene from injuries received in the crash.

Another passenger in the Cadillac, an 18-year-old from Dimmitt, Alexander Rivera was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Pemberton was also taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

After the Tahoe crashed into the Cadillac, the Cadillac hit two other vehicles. None of the other drivers were injured.

Nine total cars were damaged in this crash.

Police say speed and alcohol are contributing factors in this crash.

While on the way to respond to this crash, an APD vehicle was involved in a collision with a person who stepped onto Soncy Road.

Department of Public Safety Troopers were requested to respond and investigate that collision.

Sunday there will be a prayer vigil in Dimmitt at 6:30 p.m. for the three young men who were affected by the deadly crash. Edwin and Aaron both lost their lives and Alexander remains in critical condition in the hospital.

A GoFundMe has been set up for Alexander’s family, to donate click here.

Editor’s Note: The Amarillo Police Department originally stated that Pemberton’s age was 23. As of June 12, they have confirmed that he is 19 years old.