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Medical examiner’s office identifies 2 killed in wrong-way crash near downtown
By Nate Kotisso, Rocky Garza, Alex Gamez, RJ Marquez, Spencer Heath at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office released the identities of two people killed in a crash Thursday morning near downtown. First responders were dispatched to the crash around 2:30 a.m. on the Interstate 35 southbound upper level near the Finesilver Curve. Upon arrival, investigators dete...
Key takeaway The driver of the Chrysler, identified as 27-year-old David Ortiz, and the driver of the Toyota, identified as 35-year-old John Rodriguez, were both pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The wrong-way crash on Interstate 35 near the Finesilver Curve is a stark reminder of the dangers that exist on San Antonio 's roads, particularly at night when visibility is reduced. The fact that the crash occurred on a major highway near downtown, an area with a high volume of traffic, raises concerns about the safety measures in place to prevent such incidents. The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office has identified the victims, and now the community waits to see if any criminal charges will be filed. As the investigation unfolds, residents will be watching to see what steps are taken to address the issue of wrong-way driving in the area. This incident also highlights the importance of the city's efforts to improve road safety, including the use of technology and infrastructure to prevent accidents and minimize their impact.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office released the identities of two people killed in a crash Thursday morning near downtown. First responders were dispatched to the crash around 2:30 a.m. on the Interstate 35 southbound upper level near the Finesilver Curve. Upon arrival, investigators dete...
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