Southbound I-35 near Palo Alto shuts down after crash

A 16-year-old was arrested after a downtown crash left a bike patrol officer with minor injuries.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 4:53pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car windshield or other damaged vehicle part, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the sudden impact and aftermath of a traffic collision.The aftermath of a traffic collision on a major San Antonio highway exposes the dangers and disruptions caused by such incidents.San Antonio Today

A crash has shut down the southbound lanes of I-35 near Palo Alto in San Antonio. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Saturday morning. In a separate incident, a 16-year-old was arrested Friday night after a crash downtown that left a bike patrol officer with minor injuries.

Why it matters

Traffic incidents and crashes can cause major disruptions to commuters and travelers in the San Antonio area, especially on major highways like I-35. The arrest of a teenager for a downtown crash also raises concerns about public safety and the behavior of young drivers.

The details

The details of the I-35 crash are still emerging, but it appears to have occurred in the southbound lanes near the Palo Alto area, shutting down that portion of the highway. In the separate downtown incident, a 16-year-old was arrested after a crash that left a bike patrol officer with minor injuries and also hit two other vehicles.

  • The I-35 crash occurred around 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
  • The downtown crash happened around 9:39 p.m. on Friday, April 17, 2026.

The players

16-year-old

A teenager who was arrested after a crash downtown that left a bike patrol officer with minor injuries and hit two other vehicles.

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The takeaway

These incidents highlight the ongoing challenges of traffic safety and the need for increased vigilance, especially when it comes to young drivers, in the San Antonio area.