Basic Facts
Crash date: 1-15-2026
Crash location: TX-46 at FM 3351, Kendall County, TX
People involved:
- Paul Baca Jr., 57
- Unidentified Man, 45
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 15, 2026, Paul Baca Jr. was injured as the result of a car accident at around 11:26 p.m. along Highway 46.
Details say the crash happened between Boerne and Bulverde, north of San Antonio.
It appears that 57-year-old Paul Baca Jr. was in a Chevy Silverado going eastbound along the highway. A Ford pickup was traveling westbound. For reasons not confirmed, the vehicles crossed paths and collided. Paul Baca Jr. was seriously injured as a result.
Authorities did not report any other injuries. Additional details remain unconfirmed at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
Two oncoming vehicles crashing obviously happens because one of them crossed the center line, either to make a turn or because they lost control of their vehicle. But the reasons why that happened can be complex. Most people will likely just assume it was something like speeding or distracted driving. However, it could be something entirely unavoidable like a tire blowout or a vehicle defect.
That’s why it’s important investigators have the tools and experience to investigate those possibilities. I’ve handled many cases where authorities barely scratched the surface because they just didn’t have the resources to do an in-depth accident reconstruction and rule out subtle or unlikely possible factors. If authorities here have been able to do that, that would be good to hear. But if they’re treating this accident like a low priority, they might miss something important.

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