A 25-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into a concrete barrier while exiting Interstate 35 South near downtown San Antonio. The crash happened on the southbound I-35 off-ramp to West Cesar Chavez Boulevard on the morning of Sunday, August 16, 2026. Police say the rider failed to maintain his lane while taking the exit, lost control, and was ejected from the motorcycle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The exit ramp was temporarily closed while officers investigated before reopening to traffic.
According to kens5.com, San Antonio police identified the victim as Alberto Chavez, a 25-year-old man who was traveling on the off-ramp when he struck the concrete barrier. The outlet reported that Chavez was ejected from his motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene. FOX San Antonio additionally reported that police say Chavez failed to maintain his lane while taking the exit, and that the crash remains under investigation. Authorities have not said whether any other factor contributed to the crash.
