UPDATE (January 26, 2026): Additional reports have been released which identify the man who was killed in this accident as Jaime Arroyo Jr. No further details are currently available. The investigation remains in progress.

Bexar County, TX — January 23, 2026, a man lost his life due to a car accident shortly after 10:30 p.m. along Interstate Highway 35.

According to authorities, a 37-year-old man was traveling in a truck on I-35 in the vicinity east of Loop 1604 when the accident took place.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, the truck was involved in a collision with an SUV that was also traveling on the interstate.

The man reprotedly sustained fatal injuries over the course of the accident. News reports have not stated whether or not there were any other injuries connected to this wreck.

Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identity of the victim—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When someone dies in a collision between two vehicles on a major highway, the first instinct is often to sort out blame based on traffic flow or who hit whom. But that approach can leave crucial questions unanswered—especially in a case where the cause remains unclear and a life was lost.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
Crashes on interstates often happen quickly and involve complex dynamics. Did investigators reconstruct the collision path using physical evidence like debris scatter, skid marks, or vehicle resting positions? Was enough time spent evaluating driver actions prior to the crash—like lane changes, sudden braking, or speed differences? Without a complete review, key facts about what really triggered the collision may never surface.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
Whether it was the truck or the SUV that initiated the collision, mechanical failure on either side could be the underlying cause. A stuck throttle, brake failure, or blind spot sensor malfunction could have triggered a chain of events. Both vehicles should be inspected thoroughly—not just for crash damage, but for signs of unexpected behavior before the wreck. That kind of inspection doesn’t happen automatically—it takes deliberate action.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
Both vehicles likely recorded vital information about the moments leading up to the crash. Speed, braking, steering input, and warning systems can all offer clues to how much time each driver had to react—or if they had any warning at all. If those records aren’t pulled promptly, especially before repairs or salvaging, that evidence could be lost forever.

A fatal crash doesn’t just demand accountability—it demands clarity. When the full cause isn’t known and the loss is irreversible, making sure the right questions get asked is the first step toward answers that matter.

Key Takeaways:

• Fatal highway crashes require scene reconstruction and in-depth analysis of driver actions.
• Mechanical or system failures in either vehicle may have played a role and must be ruled out.
• Electronic crash data is often the clearest source of truth—but only if preserved in time.