22-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 35 [New Braunfels, TX]

Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Interstate 35 in New Braunfels

NEW BRAUNFELS, TX (September 10, 2026)— A 22-year-old man died in a crash on Interstate 35 Wednesday night after he was thrown from his motorcycle and struck by several vehicles in New Braunfels.

New Braunfels police and fire crews responded at approximately 10:30 p.m. to the 2400 block of I-35 South, along the southbound main lanes near the Schmidt Avenue overpass, following reports of a motorcycle crash.

According to preliminary information from authorities, the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

Investigators said the rider was thrown from his motorcycle before several vehicles struck him.

Emergency personnel pronounced the 22-year-old man dead at the scene. Authorities said officials have notified his next of kin.

The fatal crash prompted officials to close that section of southbound Interstate 35 for approximately five and a half hours while investigators examined the scene and gathered evidence.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances that led to the motorcycle crash and the subsequent collisions involving other vehicles.

At this stage of the investigation, officials said they do not expect criminal charges to be filed.

Authorities have not released additional details about the sequence of events leading to the motorcyclist being thrown from his bike or identified any other factors that may have contributed to the crash.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of the deceased. May the bereaved find solace and strength in this extremely trying time.

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