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Amarillo Man Arrested for Mail Carrier Hit-and-Run
25-year-old Hunter David Boydston charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving serious bodily injury
Jan. 28, 2026 at 12:07pm
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The Amarillo Police Department has arrested 25-year-old Hunter David Boydston in connection with a hit-and-run incident on Saturday that left a mail delivery person injured. Boydston was taken into custody on Tuesday evening and booked into the Randall County jail.
Why it matters
Hit-and-run incidents involving pedestrians, especially vulnerable road users like mail carriers, are a serious public safety concern. This arrest highlights the importance of holding drivers accountable when they flee the scene of an accident.
The details
According to police, the incident occurred on Saturday at around 12:08 pm in the 5100 block of Susan Street. The mail delivery person was struck by a white vehicle while walking from his mail truck to a residence. The driver involved left the scene immediately after the collision. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries, but has since been released.
- The hit-and-run incident occurred on Saturday, January 25, 2026 at 12:08 pm.
- Boydston was arrested by Amarillo police on Tuesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:08 pm.
The players
Hunter David Boydston
A 25-year-old Amarillo resident who was arrested and charged with Accident Involving Serious Bodily Injury in connection to the hit-and-run incident.
Amarillo Police Department
The law enforcement agency that investigated the hit-and-run incident and made the arrest of Boydston.
What’s next
Boydston is currently being held in the Randall County jail, and the judge will determine whether to grant him bail at a hearing on Friday.
The takeaway
This arrest serves as a reminder of the serious consequences drivers can face when they flee the scene of an accident, especially one involving injury to a vulnerable road user like a mail carrier. It underscores the importance of holding all drivers accountable for their actions in order to improve public safety.
