Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to help - Las Vegas Sun News

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Laredo, Texas
Loop 20 highway
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A Cessna Citation Latitude business jet crashed into Loop 20 near Laredo, Texas, killing one passenger. The pilots reported mechanical problems and low fuel before attempting an emergency landing at Laredo International Airport. Bystanders rushed to the scene and helped rescue survivors from the burning aircraft.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joshua Baer Driver Fatal
Unnamed Motorist Driver Injured
Unnamed Pilot Driver Injured
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured

Original reporting

Investigators seek clues in small jet crash that killed 1 in Texas, where bystanders rushed to help - Las Vegas Sun News

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