San Antonio, TX – The San Antonio community is grieving the tragic loss of 33-year-old Robert Espinoza, who was killed in a horrific crash late Wednesday night on Interstate 10 East. Investigators say the crash was caused by two young men allegedly racing their BMWs on the busy stretch of highway between North Foster Road and Farm-to-Market 1516, located on the city’s East Side.
At around 11:30 p.m., a white BMW M4 and a BMW 3 Series were racing side-by-side in the fast lanes when the M4 struck Espinoza’s Nissan from behind. The collision sent the Nissan spinning out of control, flipping several times before it came to rest in the traffic lanes. The M4 then crashed into a concrete barrier, while the 3 Series fled the scene.
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Espinoza was rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition, but despite the efforts of medical staff, he was later pronounced dead. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed his identity on Saturday, though the official cause and manner of death are still under investigation.
San Antonio Police have identified the two men involved in the race as 20-year-old Kyle Jin Liu and 20-year-old Evan Moreno. Both were arrested and booked into the Bexar County Jail on charges of racing resulting in serious bodily injury. With Espinoza’s death, authorities are now considering additional charges. The two suspects were released on Saturday, though the details surrounding their release remain sealed.
This fatal incident highlights a growing concern in San Antonio—illegal street racing. Law enforcement officials and community members note that the stretch of I-10 East where the crash occurred has become a frequent hotspot for late-night racing, especially when traffic is lighter. Police are now reviewing surveillance footage, crash data, and witness reports to piece together the full sequence of events that led to this deadly crash.
Friends and family of Robert Espinoza remember him as a kind-hearted, dependable man who loved life and was working hard to create a better future for his loved ones. As they mourn his loss, authorities are urging anyone with relevant footage, such as dash-cam video or eyewitness accounts, to come forward and assist in the investigation. The San Antonio Police Department’s Traffic Investigations Division and San Antonio Crime Stoppers are actively seeking information, stressing that illegal racing is not a victimless thrill.
This tragedy serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers of reckless driving, with moments of high-speed excitement often leading to life-altering consequences. San Antonio residents are left grappling with the loss of a loved one and the harsh realities of street racing in the city.