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Man Charged with Crashing into San Antonio Police Cars on Highway
19-year-old Leonardo Ayala arrested for intoxication assault after alleged incident on Loop 1604
Feb. 25, 2026 at 7:36pm
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A 19-year-old man named Leonardo Ayala has been arrested and charged with two counts of intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury after allegedly crashing into several parked police cars with emergency lights activated on Loop 1604 in San Antonio, Texas. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on February 21, 2026 as off-duty officers were directing traffic alongside construction crews.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing dangers of impaired driving and the risks posed to law enforcement and construction workers when drivers fail to slow down or move over for emergency vehicles. It also raises questions about enforcement and sentencing for repeat DUI offenders in the San Antonio area.
The details
According to police, Ayala was driving a Toyota Camry at an unsafe speed and failed to move over or slow down before rear-ending the parked police vehicles. Several passengers and off-duty officers were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Ayala was found to be under the influence and was arrested at the scene.
- The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on February 21, 2026.
The players
Leonardo Ayala
A 19-year-old man who was arrested and charged with two counts of intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury.
Bexar County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency that arrested Ayala.
What’s next
A magistrate judge ordered Ayala to have no contact with victims and not to drink alcohol. The judge will also decide on Ayala's bond at a future hearing.
The takeaway
This incident underscores the need for stricter enforcement and harsher penalties for repeat DUI offenders in order to protect public safety on San Antonio's roads, particularly in work zones where first responders and construction crews are vulnerable.
