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Tragedy on I-35: Man Killed After Vehicle Crashes, Catches Fire Near Downtown San Antonio The early morning hours of February 21, 2026, brought tragedy to San Antonio’s I-35 frontage road when a 25-year-old man lost control of his vehicle, crashed into a utility pole, and died in a fiery blaze. This devastating incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that exist on Texas highways—dangers that Orange, Orange County drivers face every day on our own busy corridors. At Attorney911, we’ve seen firsthand how these crashes change lives in an instant. Our managing partner, Ralph Manginello, has spent over 25 years fighting for families devastated by vehicle crashes, and we know that behind every statistic is a family grieving, a future altered, and a community left searching for answers. What Happened That Night Around 1 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026, a 25-year-old man was driving at high speed on the I-35 frontage road near Powell Street in San Antonio. According to police reports, he attempted to navigate a curved exit when he lost control of his vehicle. The car crashed and immediately caught fire. An SAPD captain at the scene confirmed that the driver struck a utility pole.…