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Blanco Today
By the People, for the People
Mustang Driver Flees Troopers, Crashes Near Wurzbach
Authorities search for 17-year-old passenger who fled the scene of the multi-car collision.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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Texas Department of Public Safety troopers are searching for a 17-year-old boy who ran from the scene after a Ford Mustang driver crashed while trying to evade police. The crash occurred around 9 a.m. on Tuesday near the intersection of Blanco Road and Vista Real, close to Wurzbach Parkway. The 20-year-old Mustang driver was arrested, but the teenage passenger fled on foot and remains at large.
Why it matters
High-speed chases and crashes involving fleeing suspects raise public safety concerns in the San Antonio area, which has seen an increase in reckless driving incidents in recent years. Authorities are working to apprehend the passenger to determine the full circumstances behind the incident.
The details
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, troopers attempted to pull over the Ford Mustang for a traffic violation, but the driver refused to stop and sped away. The chase ended when the Mustang crashed into other vehicles near the Blanco Road and Vista Real intersection. The 20-year-old driver was arrested at the scene, but the 17-year-old passenger fled on foot and remains at large.
- The incident occurred around 9 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
The players
Texas Department of Public Safety
The state law enforcement agency responsible for the pursuit and investigation of the incident.
20-year-old driver
The driver of the Ford Mustang who led police on a high-speed chase and crashed, before being arrested at the scene.
17-year-old passenger
The passenger in the Ford Mustang who fled the scene on foot after the crash and remains at large.
What’s next
Authorities are continuing to search for the 17-year-old passenger who fled the scene. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
The takeaway
This case highlights the dangers of high-speed chases and the need for improved public safety measures to address reckless driving in the San Antonio area.
