Wanted San Antonio man arrested after brief DPS chase ends in multi-vehicle crash near Loop 410
What happened
A 35-year-old man was arrested Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 10, 2026, after a brief attempt to flee a traffic stop on San Antonio’s West Side ended in a multi-vehicle crash near Loop 410 and Water Edge Road.
The incident began around 1:30 p.m., when a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper attempted to stop a blue Dodge Charger in the area. Investigators said the driver did not comply and accelerated away, prompting a short pursuit.
Crash details and reported injuries
During the pursuit, authorities said the driver lost control and the Charger struck a DPS patrol vehicle and a 2025 Mazda SUV driven by a 64-year-old woman. The Charger then hit a concrete barrier, ending the chase.
Officials reported no injuries to the trooper or the woman driving the Mazda. No other injuries were reported at the scene.
Arrest and charges
The driver, identified as Dylan Ibarra Mendez, was taken into custody at the crash site and booked into the Bexar County Jail. Authorities said he was wanted on two separate matters and was arrested on five charges tied to the case.
- Parole violation
- Tampering with an electronic monitoring device
- Fraudulent use or possession of identifying information
- Unlawful carry of a weapon
- Evading arrest or detention with a vehicle
Why this incident matters locally
Chases that move onto major corridors such as Loop 410 can quickly place bystanders at risk, even when the pursuit is brief. This case ended with damage to multiple vehicles and a highway barrier, underscoring how rapidly a routine stop can escalate into a public-safety event on high-speed roadways.
Public records available at booking typically reflect initial charges and do not determine guilt; the case will proceed through the criminal justice process.
What remains unclear
Authorities have not released additional details about the underlying parole-related matter or what prompted the attempted stop beyond the initial traffic-stop effort. The extent of vehicle damage and any resulting lane impacts were not detailed in the initial public summaries.