Amarillo Corner Sees Second Accident in a Year

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The Batteries Plus building in Amarillo is being rebuilt after a truck accident last year, while neighboring Rustic Farm has faced a second incident at the same Paramount exit location. A drunk driver recently damaged Rustic Farm's property, including their handmade yard art displays, though the store remains open.

Why it matters

The Paramount exit in Amarillo has seen an unusual number of accidents, raising concerns about the safety of the intersection and the potential impact on local businesses like Rustic Farm that have been affected multiple times.

The details

In March of the previous year, a semi-truck had hit and destroyed the Batteries Plus building. Now, the rebuilding process is underway as Batteries Plus purchases the land they had been leasing. Meanwhile, Rustic Farm, a store that sells handmade metal yard art, narrowly avoided major damage in the initial accident but was not so lucky this past weekend. A drunk driver crashed through Rustic Farm's front fence, flattened some of their outdoor displays, and damaged their overhead coverage, though the store remains open.

• In March 2025, a semi-truck accident destroyed the Batteries Plus building.
• Over the past weekend in February 2026, a drunk driver crashed into Rustic Farm, causing additional damage to the property.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Authorities will continue to investigate the recent drunk driving incident at the Paramount exit to determine if any additional safety measures or changes to the intersection are needed to prevent future accidents.