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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) — San Antonio
· 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 Terrell Hills News
The wrong-way crash on Interstate 35 near the Finesilver Curve that claimed the lives of David Ortiz and John Rodriguez is a stark reminder of the dangers that exist on Terrell Hills ' surrounding roads. As a community nestled within the San Antonio area, residents of Terrell Hills often find themselves navigating these same highways, making the incident hit close to home. The Finesilver Curve, in particular, has been the site of numerous accidents over the years, prompting concerns about road safety and the need for continued vigilance from drivers. With the investigation into the crash still ongoing, it remains to be seen whether any charges will be filed, but for now, the community is left to mourn the loss of two lives and hope that measures can be taken to prevent such tragedies in the future. The incident also raises questions about what can be done to improve road safety in the area.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
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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