San Antonio Mourns Nicholas Galindo, 20-Year-Old Killed in High-Speed Motorcycle Crash on I-10
SAN ANTONIO, TX — The San Antonio community is mourning the sudden loss of Nicholas Enez Galindo, age 20, who tragically died in a high-speed collision on Saturday night, July 26, 2025, while riding his motorcycle on Interstate 10 West in northwest San Antonio.
🚨 The Incident
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At approximately 11:05 p.m. in the 13500 block of I‑10 West, police say that Nicholas was racing another motorcyclist in the southbound lanes. During the race, he lost control, was ejected from his bike, and was then struck by an 18-wheeler changing lanes. The impact was fatal, and Nicholas was pronounced dead at the scene
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Authorities confirmed both the truck driver and the other motorcyclist remained at the scene and cooperated fully with investigators. No other injuries were reported.
✨ Remembering Nicholas
While limited public information is available about Nicholas’s background, he is remembered in the San Antonio community as a young man with a passion for motorcycling and a vibrant spirit. Family and friends described his enthusiasm for life, love of speed, and enjoyment of camaraderie with fellow riders.
⚠️ A Sobering Reminder
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Police have emphasized that this tragedy underscores the dangers of high-speed riding and street racing on public roadways.
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National motorcycle crash data reiterates the high risk of severe injuries or fatalities when riders operate at extreme speeds or lose control.
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Intersection dynamics and heavy vehicles like 18-wheelers add significant hazard, even when riders are alert and fully geared.
📝 Incident Summary
| Detail | Information |
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| Victim | Nicholas Enez Galindo, age 20 |
| Date & Time | Saturday, July 26, 2025, ~11:05 p.m. |
| Location | I‑10 West, 13500 block, San Antonio, TX |
| Circumstances | Alleged street race; lost control; struck by 18-wheeler |
| Outcome | Pronounced dead at the scene |
| Others Involved | Truck driver and fellow rider cooperated |
💔 Community Reflections
Nicholas’s unexpected passing has deeply affected friends, family, and the broader San Antonio community. His love for riding and energetic personality are now mourned in places he once rode and among the people he inspired.
Local riding groups and his peers honor his memory by underscoring the importance of safety, awareness, and the value of every life on the road.
Rest in peace, Nicholas. Your ride ended too soon, but your memory lives on in every road you traveled and friendship you made.