Basic Facts

Crash date: 1-12-2026

Crash location: I-35 near Roy Richard Drive, Schertz, TX

People involved:

  • Unidentified Man, 58
  • Unidentified Man, 62
  • Unidentified Woman, 47

Do Authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash?: Unknown

Did authorities recommend criminal charges?: Unknown

Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash?: Unknown

Accident Report

January 12, 2026, two people were injured following a car accident that took place around 9:20 p.m. along I-35.

Authorities said in preliminary statements that the crash took place between Roy Richard Drive and Schertz Parkway along southbound lanes.

Investigators said that a 58-year-old man was in an Infiniti traveling along I-35. Authorities say a 62-year-old man was in a Toyota Highlander going the same direction. The Toyota reportedly failed to control speed, and it crashed with the Infiniti, as well as a Ford Fusion.

Due to the crash, the Infiniti driver had serious injuries while the Toyota driver reportedly had less serious injuries. The Ford driver had no reported injuries. At this time, additional details are unavailable.

How Did This Accident Occur?

A multi-vehicle crash along an interstate typically comes down to a driver being on their phone or going too fast for traffic conditions. Maybe that happened here, but it’s important to let the evidence tell the story. I too often see crashes like this where people are so focused on jumping to conclusions that they ignore other possible factors.

Did a vehicle defect lead to the crash? Did a tire blow out? What are road conditions like? Was alcohol a factor? Were any other vehicles involved that left the scene? Did any of the drivers have medical conditions that led to the accident?

Likely or not, these are the kinds of questions I expect investigations to answer anytime I handle a serious car accident. Either they can rule out unlikely possibilities, or they can bring things to light that otherwise may have slipped through the cracks. If authorities here have handled things with similar prudence, that would be good to hear. But if there’s more to this situation that any witnesses want to comment and shed light on, all input is welcome.

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