Man on trial for 2022 fatal Culebra Road hit-and-run

Kenneth Relitz accused of fleeing after striking and killing bicyclist Geoffrey Stuart Shafer

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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A 36-year-old San Antonio man, Kenneth Arthur Relitz, is on trial for a 2022 hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of 38-year-old bicyclist Geoffrey Stuart Shafer. Relitz is accused of striking Shafer with his 2016 Volkswagen Golf on Culebra Road and then fleeing the scene without rendering aid.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run incidents involving bicyclists are an ongoing concern in San Antonio, where infrastructure and driver awareness around bike safety remains a challenge. This case highlights the need for accountability and consequences for drivers who fail to stop and help after collisions.

The details

According to police, Relitz struck Shafer while he was riding his bicycle in the far left lane of Culebra Road on September 21, 2022. Relitz did not stop to render aid and instead fled the scene. Police later found an abandoned vehicle less than half a mile from the crash site that matched the description of the car involved and had damage consistent with the collision, including an imprint of a bicycle tire and Shafer's bike paint on the bumper. Relitz's DNA was also found inside the vehicle.

  • The incident occurred on September 21, 2022.
  • Jury selection for Relitz's trial concluded on February 23, 2026.
  • The trial is set to begin on February 24, 2026.

The players

Kenneth Arthur Relitz

A 36-year-old San Antonio man accused of striking and killing bicyclist Geoffrey Stuart Shafer in a 2022 hit-and-run incident and then fleeing the scene.

Geoffrey Stuart Shafer

A 38-year-old bicyclist who was killed in the 2022 hit-and-run incident on Culebra Road in San Antonio.

Bexar County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that investigated the 2022 hit-and-run incident and arrested Kenneth Relitz.

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What they’re saying

“We must hold drivers accountable when they flee the scene of a collision, especially one that results in a tragic loss of life.”

— Joel Perez, Judge, 437th District Court

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide the outcome of the trial, which is expected to last several days.

The takeaway

This case underscores the urgent need for improved road safety measures, driver education, and strict penalties for hit-and-run incidents involving vulnerable road users like bicyclists in San Antonio.