Man slams into tree, speed and alcohol possible factors
Posted: 02.06.2012 at 10:03 AM
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AMARILLO, TEXAS -- Police are investigating a weekend wreck where a man slammed into a tree.

According to police, a 1991 Chevy 1500, driven by Julian Salvador Jimenez, 24, could not control its speed and slammed into a tree. The collision happened Sunday morning just before 2 in the 2900 block of Ridgemore Blvd.

Jimenez was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening conditions. Since the wreck, police said his injuries are no longer considered life-threatening.

Police said it appears alcohol and speed were factors in the collision.

This wreck is being investigated by the Traffic Investigations Unit of Amarillo Police.