1 dead after private plane crashes onto Texas highway, bursts into flames

Published
June 17, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Laredo, Texas
Loop 20
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Incident type
Crash, Aircraft, Fire

Summary

Car Crash Laredo Texas in Laredo, Texas: A private Cessna Citation Latitude twin‐engine jet crashed onto Loop 20 near the Texas-Mexico border in Laredo on Tuesday night, killing one of the six people aboard. The aircraft burst into flames after impact and emergency responders worked to rescue survivors from the wreckage.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Fatal

Original reporting

1 dead after private plane crashes onto Texas highway, bursts into flames

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